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K281 KVF

1993 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,634 mi
Last recorded150,634 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Lt137,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK281 KVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 150,634 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 150,634 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 148,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 148,686 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 148,683 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 146,446 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front to rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear hub seals leaking

Fail 4 Nov 2022 146,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front to rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear hub seals leaking

Pass 13 Oct 2021 145,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 2 Mar 2020 144,440 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 143,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 143,079 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 142,561 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 142,054 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 140,700 miles

slight oil leak n/s/r+o/s/r axle

Pass 12 Aug 2013 134,415 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 132,530 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 130,565 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 130,564 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 130,499 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 130,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 130,151 miles

front brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2005 129,198 miles

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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K281 KVF is a 1993 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K281 KVF, 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.

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K281 KVF is a 1993 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 May 1993.

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