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BGJ 548X

1981 Volkswagen T25

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,616 mi
Last recorded142,616 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen T2562,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGJ 548X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2021 142,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 142,616 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 142,616 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 142,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion in offside front outer sill

Pass 29 Sep 2016 142,616 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2016 142,616 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link broken (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

n/s/f suspension drop link deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2015 142,761 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 142,761 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 142,616 miles

o/s and n/s front inner wheel arch forming corrosion

oil leak

slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 2 Jul 2013 142,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front inner wheel arch forming corrosion

oil leak

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 5 Jul 2012 142,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2012 142,616 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2011 142,614 miles

genaral corrosin forming

oil leak

slight movment front d rubbers

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play o/s rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Jul 2010 141,844 miles

bolts loose to rear bike carrier

front no. plate loose

handbrake effort low o/s

oil leak

slight wear to steering rack bushes

Fail 30 Jun 2009 140,035 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

front anti roll bar link bushes perished

oil leak

rust forming underside of vehicle also welding been carried out

Pass 30 Jun 2009 140,035 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes perished

oil leak

rust forming underside of vehicle also welding been carried out

Pass 11 Jul 2008 139,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underbody been undersilled

Pass 14 May 2007 139,464 miles

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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BGJ 548X is a 1981 Volkswagen T25 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 62,824 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 BGJ 548X, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BGJ 548X is a 1981 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 1 November 1981.

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