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ACL 309X

1982 Volkswagen T25

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

26,648 mi
Last recorded26,648 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen T2551,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACL 309X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 26,648 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 26,649 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight crossion all round

Fail 8 Dec 2020 26,648 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight crossion all round

Pass 8 Jul 2019 26,649 miles

Handbrake application noisy - from brake drum

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 26,648 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Handbrake application noisy - from brake drum

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 26,648 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 26,648 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play x 2 (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 26,648 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 26,648 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 26,648 miles

Engine oil leaks

Fail 18 May 2015 26,648 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leaks

Pass 7 Jun 2014 26,648 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 26,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 24,910 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 24,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 24,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 23,937 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 23,937 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 22,196 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 22,195 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 20,968 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 20,963 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 19,761 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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ACL 309X is a 1982 Volkswagen T25 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 51,991 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 ACL 309X, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ACL 309X registered?

ACL 309X is a 1982 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 1 June 1982.

Is ACL 309X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACL 309X shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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