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B994 TKM

1984 Volkswagen T25

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

73,943 mi
Last recorded73,943 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen T2574,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB994 TKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2021 73,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

vehicle general condition poor

Pass 28 Jul 2020 73,373 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 73,365 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 72,945 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2019 72,940 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 70,540 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2016 68,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 68,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 66,791 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer seal (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer seal (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 65,882 miles

NSF tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers slow, seized link/motor?

Fail 2 Jul 2014 65,882 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

NSF tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers slow, seized link/motor?

Pass 24 Jul 2013 65,585 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 64,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,815 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 64,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 64,524 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

handb rake outer cables brackets broken

ns engine heat shield loose, bolt missing from exhaust to engine

Fail 28 Jul 2011 64,524 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

handb rake outer cables brackets broken

ns engine heat shield loose, bolt missing from exhaust to engine

Pass 1 Jul 2010 63,328 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 63,328 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside rear driveshaft flange bolts loose

Pass 24 Jul 2009 62,031 miles

advise front and rear coil springs rusty

advise front track control arm bushes perished

advise handbrake pivits worn

advise n/s/f lower ball joint appears not to fully fitted though securing clip is fitted and no movement

advise o/s/f top ball joint dust cover split

advise o/s/f tyre perished

advise slight play in both front wheel bearings

advise slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 28 Jul 2008 60,180 miles

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

brake pipe at the front corroding

exhaust corroding

front number plate seperating

fuel tank breather box in offside front wheel arch has two pipes deteriorated and split

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge and perishing

offside rear brake hose clip is incorrect but secure

offside rear tyre tread is low in the centre

signs of corrosion to under side of offside front arch around seat belt mount but has been repaired from the top

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 28 Jul 2008 60,180 miles

brake pipe at the front corroding

exhaust corroding

front number plate seperating

fuel tank breather box in offside front wheel arch has two pipes deteriorated and split

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge and perishing

offside rear brake hose clip is incorrect but secure

offside rear tyre tread is low in the centre

signs of corrosion to under side of offside front arch around seat belt mount but has been repaired from the top

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 13 Sep 2007 55,947 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 53,579 miles

backing starting to lift on rear number plate

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2005 53,558 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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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B994 TKM is a 1984 Volkswagen T25 in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 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 B994 TKM, 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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B994 TKM is a 1984 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 18 August 1984.

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