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P81 GCF

1997 Volkswagen T4

Grey Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,284 mi
Last recorded130,284 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen T4151,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 GCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 130,284 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 130,284 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 130,284 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 130,284 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 130,284 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 130,284 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 130,284 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 130,284 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside track rod has slight play

Offside rear (axle 2) wheel bearing has slight noise

Offside track rod has slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2011 130,284 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 130,284 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Drivers seat belt twisted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear front wheel bearing has noise in

Fail 17 Feb 2011 130,284 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Alternator drive belt excessively cracked

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nsr tyre - 3rd axle

Nail in osr tyre - 2nd axle

Nearside track rod has slight play

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 130,284 miles

Near side ramp carrier bolt insecure

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust mounting cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2010 130,284 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Near side ramp carrier bolt insecure

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust mounting cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2009 130,284 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 130,284 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 136,856 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 133,151 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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P81 GCF is a 1997 Volkswagen T4 in Grey with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen T4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 151,400 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 P81 GCF, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen T4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P81 GCF is a 1997 Volkswagen T4, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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