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Volkswagen T4

Silver · Diesel · 1992 · 2,400 cc

K73 WKEMOT history

K73 WKE is a silver diesel Volkswagen T4 first used on 9 Sept 1992. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 311,088 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
311,088 km
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,477 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K73 WKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
T4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
9 Sept 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K73 WKE was last recorded at 311,088 km on 24 Apr 2026, 4,374 km more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
306,714 km · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,374 km
Average per year
5,477 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 311,088 km
  • 2025 – 306,714 km
  • 2024 – 303,480 km
  • 2023 – 298,169 km
  • 2022 – 296,530 km
  • 2021 – 290,939 km
  • 2020 – 289,164 km
  • 2019 – 286,767 km
  • 2018 – 279,366 km
  • 2015 – 258,047 km
  • 2014 – 245,155 km
  • 2013 – 241,064 km
  • 2011 – 237,625 km
  • 2010 – 226,906 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass311,088 km
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Front exhaust down pipe slight leak of gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front registration plate cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Battery slightly insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass311,088 km (+4,374)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    311,088 km
    Test number
    535184132886
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass306,714 km1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    306,714 km
    Test number
    855966207590
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral fuel straps rusty
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle section rubber mounting (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slight crack
  3. Fail306,714 km (+3,234)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    306,714 km
    Test number
    165984503634
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral fuel straps rusty
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle section rubber mounting (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slight crack
  4. Pass303,480 km (+38)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    303,480 km
    Test number
    929640989552
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust down pipe slight leak of gases
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBattery slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryBottom radiator hose clip coolant present
    • AdvisoryCenter rear exhaust rubber mount broken
  5. Fail303,442 km (+5,273)1 dangerous8 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    303,442 km
    Test number
    902398654585
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached drop link has become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing not accessible (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust down pipe slight leak of gases
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBattery slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryBottom radiator hose clip coolant present
    • AdvisoryCenter rear exhaust rubber mount broken
  6. Pass298,169 km (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    298,169 km
    Test number
    923312161914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass296,530 km (+5,591)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    296,530 km
    Test number
    603698003627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass290,939 km (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    290,939 km
    Test number
    894614999177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail290,936 km (+1,772)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    290,936 km
    Test number
    374906254439
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear metal pipe (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass289,164 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    289,164 km
    Test number
    482265226975
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes near fuel tank slightly corroded
  11. Pass286,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    286,785 miles
    Test number
    943582640476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail286,767 km (+7,401)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    286,767 km
    Test number
    408162157653
    • DangerousSteering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass279,366 km
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    279,366 km
    Test number
    203141339026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass275,388 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    275,388 miles
    Test number
    460060028057
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion around underbody areas
  15. Fail275,388 miles (+9,387)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    275,388 miles
    Test number
    103157072886
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion around underbody areas
  16. Pass266,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    266,001 miles
    Test number
    929445294167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail266,001 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,001 miles
    Test number
    240451849263
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Pass258,047 km (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    258,047 km
    Test number
    837100585045
    • NoteNearside rear tyre close to limits on outer edge
  19. Fail258,044 km (+12,889)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,044 km
    Test number
    236493275036
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
  20. Pass245,155 km (+4,091)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    245,155 km
    Test number
    118464274405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass241,064 km (+3,439)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    241,064 km
    Test number
    348108963084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass237,625 km (+10,719)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    237,625 km
    Test number
    775643541372
    • NoteO/s door mirror glass damaged
  23. Pass226,906 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    226,906 km
    Test number
    772974140300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail226,904 km3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,904 km
    Test number
    234624440368
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Questions about K73 WKE

Does K73 WKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K73 WKE is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K73 WKE?
The MOT on K73 WKE is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K73 WKE done?
K73 WKE was recorded at 311,088 km at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 5,477 km a year.
Has K73 WKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K73 WKE has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on K73 WKE 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 K73 WKE find?
K73 WKE passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush wearing; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper, and 1 more.

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