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K4 XLT

1998 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

83,656 mi
Last recorded83,656 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Lt145,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 XLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 83,656 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 83,086 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 82,946 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 82,750 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 82,720 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative marked in yellow chalk (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2021 81,579 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 80,626 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 80,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 75,783 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 72,515 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 70,556 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 70,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 68,961 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 68,110 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 67,037 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 62,460 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 56,676 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 55,889 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 55,182 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 51,336 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 46,826 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 43,541 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 39,639 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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K4 XLT is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 145,354 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 K4 XLT, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K4 XLT?

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What year was K4 XLT registered?

K4 XLT is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is K4 XLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K4 XLT shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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