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Y502 ERG

2001 Volkswagen T4

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

314,985 mi
Last recorded314,985 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen T4138,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY502 ERG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 314,985 miles

engine oil leak

sills rusty

Fail 27 Jul 2013 314,900 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake fluid on minimum

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 129,412 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 273,598 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 273,598 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 246,352 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 222,395 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake lever stiff

n/s/f inner cv boot insecurely mounted

Fail 3 Apr 2008 222,395 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake lever stiff

n/s/f inner cv boot insecurely mounted

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T4?

Based on 2,462 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
4,203
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Registration plate lamp not working 56
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 49
position lamp(s) not working 46
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Y502 ERG is a 2001 Volkswagen T4 in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen T4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 138,343 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen T4 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y502 ERG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T4 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen T4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y502 ERG registered?

Y502 ERG is a 2001 Volkswagen T4, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y502 ERG safe to buy?

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