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B773 SDO

1984 Volkswagen T25

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,796 mi
Last recorded13,796 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen T2574,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB773 SDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 13,796 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 11,414 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 11,400 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

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

Rear coolant leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 11,400 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 11,392 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 11,392 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2012 7,253 miles

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

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

welding on inner buck

wipers weak

Pass 9 Dec 2010 98,508 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 82,639 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 70,427 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 67,324 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 67,253 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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B773 SDO is a 1984 Volkswagen T25 in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 74,827 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 B773 SDO, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B773 SDO is a 1984 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 15 October 1984.

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