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A176 OJA

1984 Volkswagen T25

Green Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

80,382 mi
Last recorded80,382 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen T2574,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA176 OJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 80,382 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 80,205 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 80,201 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross chassis areas x 2 places yellow marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross chassis areas x2 places yellow marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushs cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area to inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushs cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general rusty areas to underside of vehicle but not structural areas

Pass 5 Dec 2022 78,688 miles

Offside Front jacking point area corroded

Offside Rear battery tray area corrosion

rusty areas to several areas underside front and rear

Pass 30 Dec 2021 75,932 miles

Offside Front jacking point area corroded

Offside Rear battery tray corrosion

rusty areas to underside vehicle

Fail 23 Dec 2021 75,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point area corroded

Offside Rear battery tray corrosion

rusty areas to underside vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2020 74,950 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 73,407 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 70,764 miles

Offside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres worn alot on inner edges

Fail 2 Jun 2018 70,764 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres worn alot on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2017 67,876 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

rusty areas sills etc

Fail 18 Jan 2017 67,876 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure washer area (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

rusty areas sills etc

Pass 3 Feb 2016 65,544 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2016 65,528 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when fog light is on (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2015 64,495 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jan 2015 64,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2014 63,433 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 63,433 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

o/s/r driveshaft bolts loose at gearbox end

Pass 15 Jan 2013 59,642 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 59,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs pitting slightly

rear exhaust box pin holes in it

Fail 21 Jan 2012 59,495 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs pitted and rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2010 59,172 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 59,169 miles

Centre Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f anti link washers corroded

n/s/r cv boot split

signs of underbody corrosion,

Pass 28 Jan 2009 58,569 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

n/s front antiroll bar link washer very rusty.

rear o/s brake back plate very rusty.

rear tailgate will not hold in up position by gas struts.

sliding door bottom very rusty.

slight discolouration of front plate.

Fail 27 Jan 2009 58,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

n/s front antiroll bar link washer very rusty.

rear o/s brake back plate very rusty.

rear tailgate will not hold in up position by gas struts.

sliding door bottom very rusty.

slight discolouration of front plate.

Fail 5 Jan 2009 58,569 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 58,560 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

o/s/r brake backplate very rusty

Fail 11 Dec 2007 58,560 miles

Centre Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Centre Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Throttle pedal very stiff to operate(cable or linkage)

o/s/r brake backplate very rusty

Pass 19 May 2007 58,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate slight water damage

slight earth fault on rear light units

Fail 20 Mar 2007 58,516 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 58,504 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 58,504 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise slight play in steering rack

front brake discs corroded

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T25?

Based on 9,312 MOT tests across 509 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
1,367
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
509
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 363
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 303
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 299
Steering rack gaiter split 252
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A176 OJA is a 1984 Volkswagen T25 in Green with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 74,827 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen T25 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A176 OJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T25 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 42 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A176 OJA is a 1984 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 27 June 1984.

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