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A861 JKN

1983 Volkswagen Type 25

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,191 mi
Last recorded82,191 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Type 2555,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA861 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 82,191 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 82,152 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 80,695 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2018 80,675 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2016 80,279 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 80,270 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of siil / inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2015 79,033 miles

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

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

rust on sills at front and underside

Pass 27 Jun 2014 78,938 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 78,747 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 78,226 miles

o/s/f inner arch area is corroded

slight play in all wheel bearings

various points of corrosion on rear panel

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 3 Sep 2011 78,214 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f inner arch area is corroded

slight play in all wheel bearings

various points of corrosion on rear panel

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2010 77,681 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 76,123 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 76,123 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 73,888 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 72,672 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 72,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Aug 2006 72,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside 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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A861 JKN is a 1983 Volkswagen Type 25 in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Type 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 55,262 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 A861 JKN, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Type 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A861 JKN is a 1983 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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