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A634 JHF

1984 Volkswagen Type 25

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

36,980 mi
Last recorded36,980 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Type 2567,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA634 JHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 36,980 miles

General corrosion to underside.

Fail 11 Dec 2024 36,980 miles

General corrosion to underside.

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 34,479 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 34,445 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 30,544 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 30,544 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 28,042 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 25,621 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 21,929 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 19,597 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 18,637 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 16,089 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 119,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Jun 2015 11,929 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Jun 2014 6,609 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 1,834 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 1,834 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 25?

Based on 1,693 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
1,481
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 56
Brake pipe excessively corroded 54
Steering rack gaiter split 52
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A634 JHF is a 1984 Volkswagen Type 25 in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Type 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 67,940 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 25 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 96 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A634 JHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 42 years old, this Volkswagen Type 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A634 JHF is a 1984 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 20 June 1984.

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