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N447 PVL

1996 Volkswagen T4

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,907 mi
Last recorded139,907 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen T4145,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN447 PVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 139,907 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 139,550 miles

Central Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 139,213 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 139,188 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 136,092 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 136,092 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 132,396 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 132,396 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 126,064 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 125,250 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 125,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 121,965 miles

slight play in top column

Fail 11 Jul 2018 121,937 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

all tyres perished and wearing on edges

slight play in top column

Pass 23 Jan 2018 121,827 miles

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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N447 PVL is a 1996 Volkswagen T4 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 N447 PVL, 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 N447 PVL registered?

N447 PVL is a 1996 Volkswagen T4, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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