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K597 JNV

1993 Volkswagen T4

Red Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

350,460 mi
Last recorded350,460 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK597 JNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT4
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 350,460 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 350,448 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 349,462 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 349,454 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 347,313 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 344,431 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 341,010 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 335,762 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 335,636 miles

Fuel hose leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 357,081 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

n/s front outrigger holed and corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2018 357,081 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2x front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear brake noisy

n/s front outrigger holed and corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 321,186 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 314,800 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 307,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear shockers poor damping effect

Fail 20 Aug 2015 307,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear shockers poor damping effect

Pass 12 Aug 2014 299,972 miles

rear shocker covers corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 284,260 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 276,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all 4 front ball joint covers damaged

front discs worn

Fail 29 Jun 2012 276,583 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front discs worn

Pass 19 Jul 2011 271,870 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

offside mirror broken

Fail 15 Jun 2011 271,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

offside front door mirror glass broken

Fail 25 May 2010 260,198 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 260,198 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 247,417 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2009 247,417 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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K597 JNV is a 1993 Volkswagen T4 in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 K597 JNV, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen T4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K597 JNV is a 1993 Volkswagen T4, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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