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B301 YBX

1984 Volkswagen Type 25

White Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

274,198 mi
Last recorded274,198 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Type 2567,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB301 YBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc
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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 274,198 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 267,611 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 267,482 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

horn note starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 May 2018 250,127 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 250,020 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Pass 2 Jun 2017 240,083 miles

corrosion in variouos places

offside rear metal abrake pipe corroded

playu in both rear wheel beareings

Fail 30 May 2017 240,081 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185r14 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat passenger front reveiver (5.2.1a)

Statutory seat belt missing unable to check rear seat belts (5.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion in variouos places

offside rear metal abrake pipe corroded

playu in both rear wheel beareings

Pass 19 Jun 2014 239,851 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 239,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 239,514 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 23,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 238,617 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 238,617 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 235,292 miles

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 30 Aug 2011 235,292 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Aug 2010 228,857 miles

corrosion in various places

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 18 Aug 2010 228,857 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in various places

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jul 2009 222,932 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 216,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both front brake back plates rusted

Fail 29 Feb 2008 216,900 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

steering rack bushes slight wear

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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B301 YBX is a 1984 Volkswagen Type 25 in White with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Type 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 67,940 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 Type 25 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 96 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B301 YBX, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Type 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B301 YBX is a 1984 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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