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VOLKSWAGEN

T4 · Blue

Y208 CHO
MOTValid
MOT due13 Jan 2027
First reg21 Sep 2001
Mileage146,469 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

24 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 26 April 2026.

PASSED · 8 Jan 2026
Test date8 Jan 2026
Expiry13 Jan 2027
Test number887250257404
Mileage146,469 mi
FAILED · 6 Jan 2026
Test date6 Jan 2026
Expiry
Test number911677375286
Mileage146,446 mi
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED · 14 Jan 2025
Test date14 Jan 2025
Expiry13 Jan 2026
Test number769315366897
Mileage145,282 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
FAILED · 3 Jan 2025
Test date3 Jan 2025
Expiry
Test number439594941798
Mileage145,260 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
DangerousFront Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire on engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 6 Jan 2024
Test date6 Jan 2024
Expiry5 Jan 2025
Test number450661572912
Mileage144,492 mi
AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front / centre exhaust system corroded and leaking slightly,, recommend check/attention (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated recommend replace (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel slightly dented, inner sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisoryo/s and n/s headlamp dip beam images and outputs slightly reduced
FAILED · 2 Jan 2024
Test date2 Jan 2024
Expiry
Test number332742132133
Mileage144,479 mi
Advisoryparking brake performance 17%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check
Advisoryn/s parking brake performance is 53% lower than the o/s,, recommend check
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check condition of wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))
MajorNearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Advisoryn/s handbrake cable corroded and deteriorated,, recommend replace
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front / centre exhaust system corroded and leaking slightly,, recommend check/attention (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated recommend replace (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel slightly dented, inner sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisoryo/s and n/s headlamp dip beam images and outputs slightly reduced
PASSED · 21 Dec 2022
Test date21 Dec 2022
Expiry29 Dec 2023
Test number149357138779
Mileage143,170 mi
Advisoryheadlamp dip beam outputs , slightly reduced
AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear,, recommend attention (4.4.3 (a))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryfront exhaust system
Advisoryn/s/f sill panel dented, inner sill slightly corroded
FAILED · 16 Dec 2022
Test date16 Dec 2022
Expiry
Test number455140416600
Mileage143,160 mi
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisoryparking brake performance 18%, mot pass mark 16%.
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend check/replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisoryheadlamp dip beam outputs , slightly reduced
MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear,, recommend attention (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryfront exhaust system
Advisoryn/s/f sill panel dented, inner sill slightly corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 Dec 2021
Test date13 Dec 2021
Expiry29 Dec 2022
Test number572055267056
Mileage141,809 mi
Advisoryservice brake performance 51%, mot pass mark 50%,, recommend check
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes,, recommend check (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated recommend replace (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryexhaust system, slightly deteriorated in places
Advisoryn/s/f sill panel dented
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge,, very close to limit,,, recommend replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front end links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge,, tread ok (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryo/s and n/s headlamp intensities slightly reduced
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel,, recommend keep check (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisoryover size wheels and tyres fitted
AdvisorySteering system lightly rubbing slight rubbing on front inner arches (2.1.4 (a))
PASSED · 15 Dec 2020
Test date15 Dec 2020
Expiry29 Dec 2021
Test number741839488903
Mileage139,134 mi
Advisoryservice brake performance 51%, mot pass mark 50%, recommend check
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front end links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, tyre 94% worn (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges,, tread ok (5.2.3 (e))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisoryfront exhaust system, slight deterioration
Advisoryo/s and n/s headlamps, beam image intensities, slightly reduced
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisoryover size wheels/tyres fitted
AdvisorySteering system lightly rubbing front tyres, slight rubbing on inner arches (2.1.4 (a))
PASSED · 10 Dec 2019
Test date10 Dec 2019
Expiry29 Dec 2020
Test number621280035034
Mileage137,203 mi
AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Advisoryo/s/f drive shaft boot, slight deterioration
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre exhaust system, slight deterioartion (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres, worn slightly on edges,,, n/s/r tyre 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryo/s and n/s headlamps, beam image intesity slightly reduced
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisoryover sized wheels and tyres fitted,
AdvisorySteering system lightly rubbing both front road wheels, on inner wheel arches (2.1.4 (a))
FAILED · 9 Dec 2019
Test date9 Dec 2019
Expiry
Test number737115411491
Mileage137,192 mi
AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Advisoryo/s/f drive shaft boot, slight deterioration
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre exhaust system, slight deterioartion (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres, worn slightly on edges,,, n/s/r tyre 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryo/s and n/s headlamps, beam image intesity slightly reduced
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisoryover sized wheels and tyres fitted,
AdvisorySteering system lightly rubbing both front road wheels, on inner wheel arches (2.1.4 (a))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 19 Dec 2018
Test date19 Dec 2018
Expiry29 Dec 2019
Test number796620657215
Mileage134,031 mi
AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s headlamp main beam images and outputs, slightly diminished (4.1.4 (b))
Advisoryfront exhaust system, slightly deteriorated
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisorywide, over sized wheels and tyres fitted.
Advisoryboth front tyres, slight rubbing on inner wheel arches on lock,
FAILED · 19 Dec 2018
Test date19 Dec 2018
Expiry
Test number731170823844
Mileage134,031 mi
AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s headlamp main beam images and outputs, slightly diminished (4.1.4 (b))
Advisoryfront exhaust system, slightly deteriorated
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisorywide, over sized wheels and tyres fitted.
Advisoryboth front tyres, slight rubbing on inner wheel arches on lock,
PrsExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
PASSED · 22 Dec 2017
Test date22 Dec 2017
Expiry29 Dec 2018
Test number963472864382
Mileage129,357 mi
Advisoryservice brake performance 51%, mot pass mark 50%,, recommend check
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend check (3.5.1g)
Advisorybrake pad wear, warning light on,
Advisoryo/s and n/s headlamp main beam images slightly diminished
Advisoryfront exhaust system, slight deterioration
AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated recommend replace (2.2.D.2d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Advisoryo/s/f outer sill panel, slightly corroded
Advisoryn/s/f outer sill panel, slightly damaged and corroded
Advisoryboth front tyres, slight rubbing of inner wheel arches on full lock,, recommend check
Advisorywide, over size wheels and tyres fitted
PASSED · 30 Dec 2016
Test date30 Dec 2016
Expiry29 Dec 2017
Test number682895811657
Mileage127,258 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend check (3.5.1g)
Advisorybrake pad wear indicator light on,, recommend check
Advisorymain beam images slightly diminished, o/s and n/s
AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)
Advisoryo/s and n/s front tyres, worn slightly on inner edges,
Advisoryrecommend check steering track
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Advisoryo/s/f outer sill panel, slight corrosion
Advisoryn/s/f outer sill panel, slight damage and corrosion
Advisorywide over size tyres and road wheels fitted
Advisoryboth front road wheels slight rubbing of inner wheel archs on full lock,, recommend check
FAILED · 28 Dec 2016
Test date28 Dec 2016
Expiry
Test number360416204231
Mileage127,246 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend check (3.5.1g)
Advisorybrake pad wear indicator light on,, recommend check
FailNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisorymain beam images slightly diminished, o/s and n/s
AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)
FailCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe (7.1.2)
Advisoryexhaust system slight deterioration in places
Advisoryo/s and n/s front tyres, worn slightly on inner edges,
Advisoryrecommend check steering track
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Advisoryo/s/f outer sill panel, slight corrosion
Advisoryn/s/f outer sill panel, slight damage and corrosion
Advisorywide over size tyres and road wheels fitted
Advisoryboth front road wheels slight rubbing of inner wheel archs on full lock,, recommend check
PASSED · 20 Aug 2015
Test date20 Aug 2015
Expiry19 Aug 2016
Test number790097142717
Mileage124,989 mi
FAILED · 14 Aug 2015
Test date14 Aug 2015
Expiry
Test number322680624111
Mileage124,974 mi
FailOffside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
FailNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
PASSED · 30 May 2014
Test date30 May 2014
Expiry29 May 2015
Test number826360754144
Mileage120,671 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredBrake pad wear warning light on
User EnteredFront side lights not working with ignition in off position
FAILED · 20 May 2014
Test date20 May 2014
Expiry
Test number948990544114
Mileage120,670 mi
FailSteering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
FailWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
FailNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
FailOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredBrake pad wear warning light on
User EnteredFront side lights not working with ignition in off position
PASSED · 5 Apr 2013
Test date5 Apr 2013
Expiry4 Apr 2014
Test number756875793085
Mileage115,975 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
User EnteredDrivers side front side light dull.
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredPassenger side rear handbrake cable outer casing rubbed against tyre wall.
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredMetal fuel filter corroded.
FAILED · 26 Mar 2013
Test date26 Mar 2013
Expiry
Test number369375283035
Mileage115,792 mi
FailNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
FailOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
FailCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
FailOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
FailFront Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
User EnteredDrivers side front side light dull.
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredPassenger side rear handbrake cable outer casing rubbed against tyre wall.
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredMetal fuel filter corroded.
PASSED · 17 Nov 2011
Test date17 Nov 2011
Expiry21 Nov 2012
Test number446481121414
Mileage107,247 mi
FAILED · 16 Nov 2011
Test date16 Nov 2011
Expiry
Test number225610921343
Mileage107,230 mi
FailNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FailOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FailNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
PASSED · 22 Nov 2010
Test date22 Nov 2010
Expiry21 Nov 2011
Test number810536220397
Mileage982,214 mi
User Enteredoffside front tyre inner eghe worn
User Enteredboth rear brake pads low