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A995 TAG

1983 Volkswagen T25

Brown Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,530 mi
Last recorded51,530 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen T2558,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA995 TAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 51,530 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF anti rollbar bushes are worn and split, but no excessive movement detected upon inspection (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened also has a welded repair (1.1.15 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalance on front brakes, just within (30%)limit (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door step area slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing seems to have a clean cut.split in the sidewall, but not deep enough to be below requirements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR wheel arch and suspension arm mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 51,253 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NSR and OSR engine mounting areas corroded and holed, as marked (rear panelling areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43%!!!! (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding NSF and OSR binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR and OSR inner arch areas heavily corroded and holed (as marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR and OSR suspension arm mounting areas holed (front mount, as marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected NSR and OSR handbrake cables are corroded and breaking up, handbrake performance is also very poor (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork Steering rack mounting bushes heavily worn, excessive movement detected during steering check (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF anti rollbar bushes are worn and split, but no excessive movement detected upon inspection (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened also has a welded repair (1.1.15 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalance on front brakes, just within (30%)limit (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door step area slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing seems to have a clean cut.split in the sidewall, but not deep enough to be below requirements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR wheel arch and suspension arm mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 202,492 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 202,488 miles

Brake pedal creeps with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 201,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 210,039 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 May 2015 16,229 miles

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

N.S.R Light lense is damaged

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 May 2015 16,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

N.S.R Light lense is damaged

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 16,208 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 16,204 miles

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

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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A995 TAG is a 1983 Volkswagen T25 in Brown with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A995 TAG, 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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A995 TAG is a 1983 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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