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R727 LJK

1997 Volkswagen T4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

227,736 mi
Last recorded227,736 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen T4151,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 LJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 227,736 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 223,031 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 215,797 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 210,100 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 201,837 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 195,274 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 194,755 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 194,704 miles

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

Pass 29 Jul 2017 193,932 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 193,267 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 189,571 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 185,537 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 176,501 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 165,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 156,250 miles

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2010 147,963 miles

Corrosion to outter sills

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 136,789 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 13,678 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 125,427 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 113,378 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 113,378 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

centre exhaust clamp split

air leak from air filter box

Pass 22 Jul 2006 106,868 miles

nearside front drop link bush deteriorated

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 22 Jul 2006 106,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nearside front drop link bush deteriorated

offside front wiper blade split

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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R727 LJK is a 1997 Volkswagen T4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen T4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 151,400 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 R727 LJK, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen T4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R727 LJK registered?

R727 LJK is a 1997 Volkswagen T4, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R727 LJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R727 LJK 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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