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A693 WDT

1983 Volkswagen T25

Orange Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

46,219 mi
Last recorded46,219 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen T2558,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA693 WDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 46,219 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 46,115 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 44,720 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 40,821 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 40,821 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 38,771 miles

general underbody corrosion as marked

Fail 8 Apr 2016 38,770 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

general underbody corrosion as marked

Pass 14 Apr 2015 37,835 miles

N/S and O/S/F jacking points excessively corroded

N/S and O/S/F lower inner wheel arch excessively corroded

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

O/S/F footwell corroded

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 37,829 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

N/S and O/S/F jacking points excessively corroded

N/S and O/S/F lower inner wheel arch excessively corroded

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

O/S/F footwell corroded

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 37,616 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F inner wheel arch corroded

O/S/F jacking point corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 37,616 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F inner wheel arch corroded

O/S/F jacking point corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 36,833 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 36,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 34,725 miles

front bumpers and other exterior trims not fitted at time of test (due to bodyshop repairs)

nearside front seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,041 miles

front anti roll bar bushes perished

rear tail pipe coroded

slite play in front anti roll bar d bushs

some dampness round o/s/r brake pipe due to pervius work

Fail 14 Apr 2011 32,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

rear bumper missing

Fail 15 Jul 2010 31,724 miles

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

o/s front suspension top arm inner fulcrum bushes worn

Pass 15 Jul 2010 31,724 miles

o/s front suspension top arm inner fulcrum bushes worn

Pass 13 Jun 2009 30,618 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2008 27,973 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 27,330 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 27,330 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 26,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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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A693 WDT is a 1983 Volkswagen T25 in Orange with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 A693 WDT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A693 WDT registered?

A693 WDT is a 1983 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 15 August 1983.

Is A693 WDT safe to buy?

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