CarVerify

Free Car Check

K517 HNW

1993 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2384cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

253,358 mi
Last recorded253,358 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Lt137,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK517 HNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,384cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 253,358 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SILLS FRONT TO REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 31 May 2022 253,294 miles

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2021 253,264 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 252,951 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 252,951 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury center body panel above sill corroded and holled (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated floor rear of passenger front seat excessive corrosion and battery mounting insecuer (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

petrol fuel filler cap not a sealing cap

Pass 6 Jun 2018 252,874 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery tray is heavily corroded at clamping point (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 252,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery tray is heavily corroded at clamping point (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 252,120 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 252,107 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 251,931 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 251,931 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 250,447 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 245,640 miles

All brake pipes covered in unknown substance

Both front steering rack arms slight play

Fail 26 Mar 2014 245,613 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All brake pipes covered in unknown substance

Both front steering rack arms slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2013 241,823 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both steering arms have slight play-front brake pipes surface rust-compensator valve stiff-chassis+sills corroded-inner wheel arches+floor corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 239,439 miles

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

oil leak

slight play in steering joints

underbody slightly corrodded

Fail 7 Mar 2012 239,439 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

slight play in steering joints

underbody slightly corrodded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 237,019 miles

play in steering box/arm

Pass 27 Mar 2010 234,373 miles

play in steering joints/arms

Fail 23 Mar 2010 234,373 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

play in steering joints/arms

Pass 31 Mar 2009 232,681 miles

crack in screen at offside

play in both top wishbone arms poivet bushes

play in offsid steering idler

Fail 27 Mar 2009 232,681 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

crack in screen at offside

play in both top wishbone arms poivet bushes

play in offsid steering idler

steering box leaking

Pass 14 Feb 2008 231,115 miles

Main brake pipes corroded

Rear floor corroded

Slight play in nearside steering idler

Fail 9 Feb 2008 231,115 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Main brake pipes corroded

Rear floor corroded

Slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 9 Sep 2006 228,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 225,456 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 225,445 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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
Full Volkswagen Lt reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K517 HNW is a 1993 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 K517 HNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K517 HNW?

You can check the full history of K517 HNW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K517 HNW registered?

K517 HNW is a 1993 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K517 HNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K517 HNW shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K517 HNW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K517 HNW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.