diff --git a/tests/python_tests/test_vlm_api.py b/tests/python_tests/test_vlm_api.py
index 8d1d6a7442..08430b419c 100644
--- a/tests/python_tests/test_vlm_api.py
+++ b/tests/python_tests/test_vlm_api.py
@@ -105,5 +105,7 @@ def streamer(word: str) -> bool:
 
             pipe.finish_chat()
             gc.collect()
+    del pipe
+    gc.collect()