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ACO 248W

1980 Volkswagen T25

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

286 mi
Last recorded286 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen T2571,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACO 248W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 286 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 97,095 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front seats secure but do have movement

corrosion to underside of vehicle but is not within a prescribed area

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2015 97,065 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front seats secure but do have movement

corrosion to underside of vehicle but is not within a prescribed area

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 89,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake master cylinder damp with fluid

nearside mirror slightly insecure

towbar electrics poor condition

various areas of corrosion on vehicle that are either not yet considered excessive or in any prescribed areas

Fail 3 Sep 2014 89,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake master cylinder damp with fluid

nearside mirror slightly insecure

towbar electrics poor condition

various areas of corrosion on vehicle that are either not yet considered excessive or in any prescribed areas

Pass 2 Oct 2013 86,181 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 86,181 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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ACO 248W is a 1980 Volkswagen T25 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 71,002 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 ACO 248W, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ACO 248W registered?

ACO 248W is a 1980 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is ACO 248W safe to buy?

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