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Volkswagen LT

Green · Diesel · 1992 · 2,384 cc

K48 LMKMOT history

K48 LMK is a green diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 30 Dec 1992. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 73,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
73,947 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K48 LMK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,384 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
30 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K48 LMK was last recorded at 73,947 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,930 miles · 9 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,947 miles
  • 2025 – 72,427 miles
  • 2024 – 70,007 miles
  • 2023 – 69,737 miles
  • 2022 – 69,514 miles
  • 2021 – 69,105 miles
  • 2019 – 67,615 miles
  • 2017 – 65,852 miles
  • 2016 – 65,619 miles
  • 2015 – 65,329 miles
  • 2014 – 65,153 miles
  • 2013 – 64,943 miles
  • 2012 – 64,730 miles
  • 2011 – 64,306 miles
  • 2010 – 63,985 miles
  • 2009 – 63,748 miles
  • 2008 – 63,553 miles
  • 2007 – 63,431 miles
  • 2006 – 62,825 miles
  • 2005 – 61,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,947 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,947 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    73,947 miles
    Test number
    816273028360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail73,930 miles (+1,503)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,930 miles
    Test number
    569937725270
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass72,427 miles (+2,420)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    72,427 miles
    Test number
    796977680184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,007 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,007 miles
    Test number
    122910924998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,737 miles (+223)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    69,737 miles
    Test number
    684844082303
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,514 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    69,514 miles
    Test number
    835385241797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,105 miles (+1,490)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    69,105 miles
    Test number
    612934354683
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has travel /high (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass67,615 miles (+1,763)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,615 miles
    Test number
    829024261406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass65,852 miles (+233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    65,852 miles
    Test number
    995841141105
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  10. Pass65,619 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    65,619 miles
    Test number
    622107768320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,613 miles (+284)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,613 miles
    Test number
    187302170508
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle NS LOW (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass65,329 miles (+176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    65,329 miles
    Test number
    470483474690
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind on NSF.

  13. Pass65,153 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,153 miles
    Test number
    526134214396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,943 miles (+213)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    64,943 miles
    Test number
    119692713377
    • NoteCover missing from OSF seatbelt locking mechanism.

  15. Pass64,730 miles (+424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    64,730 miles
    Test number
    399508012377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass64,306 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    64,306 miles
    Test number
    665885701356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,305 miles (+320)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,305 miles
    Test number
    647824501320
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  18. Pass63,985 miles (+237)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    63,985 miles
    Test number
    834224010349
    • NoteO/s/f brake binding very slightly

  19. Pass63,748 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    63,748 miles
    Test number
    790567729301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,745 miles (+192)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,745 miles
    Test number
    100763129300
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  21. Pass63,553 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    63,553 miles
    Test number
    400455428396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,551 miles (+120)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,551 miles
    Test number
    682733828368
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureCentre Brake rod excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass63,431 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    63,431 miles
    Test number
    914843117396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail63,429 miles (+604)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,429 miles
    Test number
    853481517361
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil pressure warning lamp stays on.........

  25. Pass62,825 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    62,825 miles
    Test number
    460783216474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail62,822 miles (+1,109)2 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,822 miles
    Test number
    494340316484
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCentre seat belt stalk cover missing
    • NoteExhaust blow from manifold/down pipe
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses perished and unions rusty
    • NoteSlight play in both rear wheel bearings
    • NoteSlight play in steering box/ball joints
    • NoteSteering column bush play
    • NoteTrack control arm bushes deteriorated

  27. Pass61,713 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    61,713 miles
    Test number
    330432815304
    • NoteSlight exhaust leak at manifold

Questions about K48 LMK

Does K48 LMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K48 LMK is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K48 LMK?
The MOT on K48 LMK is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K48 LMK done?
K48 LMK was recorded at 73,947 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 587 miles a year.
Has K48 LMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K48 LMK has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K48 LMK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K48 LMK find?
K48 LMK passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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