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H4 OSC

1996 Volkswagen T4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,418 mi
Last recorded107,418 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen T4145,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 OSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 107,418 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside sill section corroded

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside sill section corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2023 107,402 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 107,398 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 107,341 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 107,341 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 107,292 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 107,292 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 107,282 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 107,282 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 107,234 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 106,758 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 106,697 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 237,940 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

battery insecure

Fail 11 May 2010 231,579 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in both front bottom suspension arm ball joints

Pass 11 May 2010 231,579 miles

slight play in both front bottom suspension arm ball joints

Pass 11 May 2009 225,854 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2008 219,632 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 May 2008 219,632 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

vehicle struggles excessively to start

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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H4 OSC is a 1996 Volkswagen T4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen T4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 145,850 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H4 OSC, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen T4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H4 OSC registered?

H4 OSC is a 1996 Volkswagen T4, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is H4 OSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 OSC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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