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K48 LMK

1992 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

72,427 mi
Last recorded72,427 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Lt130,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK48 LMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 72,427 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 70,007 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 69,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 69,514 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 69,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has travel /high (1.1.6 (d))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 67,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 65,852 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 65,619 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 65,613 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle NS LOW (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 65,329 miles

Slight brake bind on NSF.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 65,153 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 64,943 miles

Cover missing from OSF seatbelt locking mechanism.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 64,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 64,306 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 64,305 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 63,985 miles

o/s/f brake binding very slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2009 63,748 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 63,745 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 63,553 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 63,551 miles

Centre Brake rod excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 63,431 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 63,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil pressure warning lamp stays on.........

Pass 9 Nov 2006 62,825 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 62,822 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

centre seat belt stalk cover missing

exhaust blow from manifold/down pipe

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses perished and unions rusty

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering box/ball joints

steering column bush play

track control arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2005 61,713 miles

slight exhaust leak at manifold

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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K48 LMK is a 1992 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 130,142 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 K48 LMK, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K48 LMK registered?

K48 LMK is a 1992 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K48 LMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K48 LMK shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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