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A487 JKA

1984 Volkswagen T25

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,819 mi
Last recorded78,819 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen T2574,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA487 JKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 78,819 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 78,817 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 78,664 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 76,028 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 76,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 70,939 miles

play in n/s and o/s front anti roll bar droplinks

Pass 25 Aug 2012 65,894 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

vehicle covered in under-seal

Pass 18 Aug 2011 64,250 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 64,250 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,027 miles

body has slight corrosion in areas

Pass 27 Aug 2009 59,305 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 59,287 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 53,980 miles

The exhaust tail pipe is missing

Pass 31 May 2007 51,743 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 51,730 miles

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 49,876 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 49,876 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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A487 JKA is a 1984 Volkswagen T25 in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 A487 JKA, 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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What year was A487 JKA registered?

A487 JKA is a 1984 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 3 April 1984.

Is A487 JKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A487 JKA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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