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K73 WKE

1992 Volkswagen T4

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

311,088 mi
Last recorded311,088 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen T4198,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK73 WKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT4
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 311,088 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 306,714 miles

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

Central fuel straps rusty

Exhaust mounting defective middle section rubber mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front number plate slight crack

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 306,714 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central fuel straps rusty

Exhaust mounting defective middle section rubber mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front number plate slight crack

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

Pass 2 May 2024 303,480 miles

Front exhaust down pipe slight leak of gases

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

battery slightly insecure

bottom radiator hose clip coolant present

center rear exhaust rubber mount broken

Fail 23 Apr 2024 303,442 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing not accessible (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached drop link has become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

battery slightly insecure

Front exhaust down pipe slight leak of gases

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

bottom radiator hose clip coolant present

center rear exhaust rubber mount broken

Pass 24 Apr 2023 298,169 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 296,530 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 290,939 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 290,936 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear metal pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2020 289,164 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes near fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 286,785 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 286,767 miles

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

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

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 279,366 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 275,388 miles

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 4 Apr 2017 275,388 miles

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

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 22 Feb 2016 266,001 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 266,001 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 258,047 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limits on outer edge

Fail 14 Mar 2015 258,044 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 245,155 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 241,064 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 237,625 miles

o/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2010 226,906 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 226,904 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 Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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K73 WKE is a 1992 Volkswagen T4 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen T4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 198,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K73 WKE, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen T4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K73 WKE registered?

K73 WKE is a 1992 Volkswagen T4, first registered on 9 September 1992.

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