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A598 USP

1984 Volkswagen T25

Brown Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

42,918 mi
Last recorded42,918 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen T2574,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA598 USP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 42,918 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 42,017 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 41,047 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 41,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 39,954 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 38,117 miles

Front tyres 10 years old

Rear tyres 15 years old

Pass 10 May 2017 37,527 miles

slight corrosion on body and underside

Pass 20 May 2016 37,465 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 37,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 36,950 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 36,552 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 36,550 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,026 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 34,990 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 34,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear drive shaft universal joint boot split

Pass 7 May 2010 33,253 miles

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

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

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

offside rear inner drive shaft universal joint boot starting to split

Fail 29 Apr 2010 33,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

offside rear inner drive shaft universal joint boot starting to split

Pass 20 Apr 2009 31,950 miles

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

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

rear inner drive shaft gaiter detiriorated

rear tyres starting to perrish and crack

Fail 17 Apr 2009 31,944 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

rear inner drive shaft gaiter detiriorated

rear tyres starting to perrish and crack

Pass 22 Mar 2008 31,938 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,730 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 30,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

offside front and rear and nearside tyres starting to perrish

offside rear inner universal joint gaiter perrished

Pass 9 Sep 2005 29,802 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has small cracks on side wall

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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A598 USP is a 1984 Volkswagen T25 in Brown with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 A598 USP, 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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A598 USP is a 1984 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 13 July 1984.

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