MOT reliability
Volkswagen T4 camper
10 vehicles · 225 completed MOT tests analysed
65%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Volkswagen T4 camper vehicles and 225 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen T4 camper has an overall 65% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 153,264 miles.
10
Vehicles
225
MOT tests
3,150
Avg miles / year
2.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen T4 camper problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen T4 camper MOT tests:
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Other70%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
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Brakes9%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Body & structure4%
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Steering4%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
Volkswagen T4 camper pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 5 | 60% |
| 14 | 11 | 55% |
| 15 | 10 | 60% |
| 16 | 11 | 55% |
| 17 | 11 | 55% |
| 18 | 11 | 55% |
| 19 | 9 | 78% |
| 20 | 7 | 71% |
Fuel types: Diesel (7), Petrol (3)
Most common Volkswagen T4 camper MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen T4 camper MOT tests:
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (11 times)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (8 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (8 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (6 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (6 times)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (6 times)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a) (5 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (5 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
Volkswagen T4 camper pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 26 | 77% | 129,869 |
| 1997 | 1 | 20 | 55% | 245,413 |
| 1995 | 1 | 32 | 66% | 186,823 |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 134,910 |
| 1993 | 1 | 16 | 81% | 86,716 |
| 1992 | 2 | 49 | 63% | 232,225 |
| 1984 | 1 | 27 | 56% | — |
| 1983 | 1 | 30 | 57% | — |
| 1980 | 1 | 21 | 76% | 56,893 |
Volkswagen T4 camper reliability FAQ
Across 10 Volkswagen T4 camper vehicles in our MOT data,
65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about
2.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen T4 camper MOT issues are:
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ; Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ; Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d).
The typical Volkswagen T4 camper in our data has covered around
153,264 miles.
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