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J405 KAE

1992 Volkswagen T4

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

269,792 mi
Last recorded269,792 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen T4198,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ405 KAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT4
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 269,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Under body slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2024 263,731 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outrigger corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2024 263,725 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outrigger corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 254,179 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 247,966 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 238,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 238,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 229,590 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both front lower ball joint boots perishing

front cross member corroded badly

Fail 15 Oct 2020 229,590 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both front lower ball joint boots perishing

front cross member corroded badly

Fail 12 Oct 2020 229,552 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch sticks

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 225,387 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

offside front tyre tread worn to limit

Pass 3 Jul 2018 214,541 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 214,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 209,892 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2017 209,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front cross member corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 207,421 miles

offside inner cv boot leaking

Fail 18 Aug 2016 207,421 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside inner cv boot leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2015 202,974 miles

offside rear brakes binding/grabbing

Fail 24 Aug 2015 202,974 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

offside rear brakes binding/grabbing

Pass 7 Aug 2014 199,944 miles

both rear tyres

front anti roll bar bushes

rear view mirror

spare tyre badly mishapen

Fail 7 Aug 2014 199,944 miles

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

both rear tyres

front anti roll bar bushes

nearside headlamp kick up mask security

rear brake application uneven

rear view mirror

Pass 28 Aug 2013 198,460 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

front brake imbalance requirements only just met.

front pads and discs

headlamp image (mask converters)

rear fog lamp switch

Fail 27 Aug 2013 198,460 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

front pads and discs

headlamp image (mask converters)

rear fog lamp switch

Pass 21 Aug 2012 195,909 miles

both front lower shock absorber bushes worn

both head lamp images poor

main beam tail tail not working

slight exhaust blow from centre exhaust pipe

slight play in front upper ball joints

unable to see condision of front brake pads

Fail 21 Aug 2012 195,909 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both front lower shock absorber bushes worn

both head lamp images poor

main beam tail tail not working

slight exhaust blow from centre exhaust pipe

slight play in front upper ball joints

unable to see condision of front brake pads

Fail 2 Aug 2011 193,043 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake pads (unable to see sufficient to fail)

front outer anti roll bar links worn badly

nearside headlamp image

rear exhaust joint

slight play upper ball joints

Pass 2 Aug 2011 193,043 miles

front brake pads (unable to see sufficient to fail)

front outer anti roll bar links worn badly

nearside headlamp image

rear exhaust joint

slight play upper ball joints

Pass 21 Jul 2010 187,388 miles

both head lamp images

offside front upper ball joint slight play

rear exhaust joint slight leak

Fail 21 Jul 2010 187,388 miles

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

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

offside front upper ball joint slight play

rear exhaust joint slight leak

Pass 6 Aug 2009 184,666 miles

both head lamp images

Fail 6 Aug 2009 184,666 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 181,715 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 177,672 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 177,658 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T4?

Based on 2,462 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
4,203
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Registration plate lamp not working 56
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 49
position lamp(s) not working 46
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J405 KAE is a 1992 Volkswagen T4 in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen T4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 198,460 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen T4 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J405 KAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T4 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen T4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J405 KAE is a 1992 Volkswagen T4, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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