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Volkswagen T4

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 67 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

74%

Total Tests

67

Best Year

1997 (81%)

Years Covered

2

About the Volkswagen T4

The Volkswagen T4 has been tested 67 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (1997 to 1998), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel.

Best and Worst Years

The 1997 model is the most reliable with a 81% pass rate from 32 tests. The 1998 model has the lowest at 66%. The 15 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1997) averages 183,744 miles, while the newest (1998) averages 218,979 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the T4 is 11 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volkswagen models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2459cc)
£1,245
Road Tax
£395
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700
Total per year£2,395
Per month£200/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 1998 details

How reliable is the Volkswagen T4?

vs national average-8% (82% avg)
vs Volkswagen brand average-11% (85% avg)
Best to worst year spread15 percentage points

Volkswagen T4 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
199866%35218,979 mi
199781%32183,744 mi

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