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A438 LHC

1983 Volkswagen T25

Green Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

839,085 mi
Last recorded839,085 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen T2558,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA438 LHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 839,085 miles

slight play o/s rear wheelbearing

slight play stearing rack mounting

Pass 29 Jan 2014 80,570 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 28,062 miles

nearside rear brake back plate corroded.........

screen marked.....

Fail 15 Feb 2013 28,062 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear brake back plate corroded.........

screen marked.....

Pass 15 Oct 2007 19,281 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 19,273 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 8,537 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 98,090 miles

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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A438 LHC is a 1983 Volkswagen T25 in Green with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 58,096 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A438 LHC, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A438 LHC registered?

A438 LHC is a 1983 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A438 LHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A438 LHC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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