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A630 SKM

1983 Volkswagen T25

White Petrol 1888cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

317,671 mi
Last recorded317,671 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen T2558,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA630 SKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,888cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 317,671 miles

Front steering rack mounting bushes worn allowing slight movement of steering rack

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front mirror insecure

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 317,649 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front steering rack mounting bushes worn allowing slight movement of steering rack

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front mirror insecure

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 315,650 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 315,650 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 345,088 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 312,796 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

windscreen has a crack greater then 10mm within zone 'a' however it is low down on the screen and therefore is deemed not to impead drivers veiw

Pass 15 Jun 2013 312,796 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

windscreen has a crack greater then 10mm within zone 'a' however it is low down on the screen and therefore is deemed not to impead drivers veiw

Pass 9 Jun 2012 311,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 May 2012 311,730 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A630 SKM is a 1983 Volkswagen T25 in White with a 1,888cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 A630 SKM, 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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A630 SKM is a 1983 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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