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K261 HRM

1993 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,655 mi
Last recorded43,655 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Lt137,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK261 HRM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 43,655 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 39,884 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 39,432 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 38,865 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 38,595 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 37,074 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 35,837 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 35,837 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 35,281 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and offside (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside and offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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K261 HRM is a 1993 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 137,758 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K261 HRM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 33 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K261 HRM?

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What year was K261 HRM registered?

K261 HRM is a 1993 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K261 HRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K261 HRM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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