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K486 KAU

1992 Volkswagen Motor Home

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

151,298 mi
Last recorded151,298 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Motor Home177,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK486 KAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 151,298 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in heavy underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and holed - Non prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under arch areas - Corroded and holed - Non prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under floor covered in heavy underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under floor covered in heavy underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 145,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in heavy underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn - Weak tone

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and holed - Non prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under arch areas - corroded and holed - Non prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear underfloor prescribed areas covered in heavy underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underfloor covered in heavy underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 139,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes undersealed/waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded/holed. Not prescribed area

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded/holed. Not prescribed area

Offside and nearside rear box sections corroded/holed. Not prescribed areas

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor and chassis rails undersealed/waxoiled (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 139,486 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes undersealed/waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Became louder with use (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded/holed. Not prescribed area

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded/holed. Not prescribed area

Offside and nearside rear box sections corroded/holed. Not prescribed areas

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor and chassis rails undersealed/waxoiled (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 135,333 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front rear wheel arch corroded at bottom - not within 30cm of a prescribed area

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

vehicle underside heavily waxoyled front to rear obscuring some components

Pass 5 Sep 2022 129,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES AND HOSES COVERED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 122,401 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 117,351 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 115,309 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 115,309 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 114,382 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 113,204 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 113,204 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 112,146 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 110,545 miles

brake pipes heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Aug 2015 110,545 miles

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

brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Aug 2014 109,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all underbody heavily coated including brake pipes and hoses (still wet)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 109,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all underbody heavily coated including brake pipes and hoses (still wet)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 108,204 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 106,630 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 106,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 102,102 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 97,524 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 97,364 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 92,962 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2009 89,179 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 84,759 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 81,480 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 75,554 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Home?

Based on 3,150 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
1,400
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 71
brake binding 64
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K486 KAU is a 1992 Volkswagen Motor Home in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 177,395 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K486 KAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K486 KAU is a 1992 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 13 August 1992.

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