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BKM 735Y

1982 Volkswagen T25

Maroon Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,902 mi
Last recorded17,902 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen T2551,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKM 735Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1982
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 17,902 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 17,795 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 17,513 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 17,513 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 17,202 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorated and blowing

offside rear bumper corner missing but no sharp edges

Fail 19 Jul 2013 171,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated and blowing

offside rear bumper corner missing but no sharp edges

Pass 17 Jul 2012 13,322 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 13,321 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2011 9,575 miles

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

both front o/s ball joint dust covres split

corrosion to o/s rear corner / inner rear wheel arch (no sharp edges)

slight corrosion to o/s door step

slight imbalance to rear brakes

Fail 18 Jul 2011 9,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front o/s ball joint dust covres split

corrosion to o/s rear corner / inner rear wheel arch (no sharp edges)

slight corrosion to o/s door step

slight imbalance to rear brakes

Pass 6 Sep 2010 94,540 miles

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

offside front bottom ball joint rubber split

offside front tyre cracked

offside mirror cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2009 8,416 miles

rear n/s tyre beginning to split and perrish on outer side wall

slight corrosion to n/s door step

slight corrosion to o/s door step

Fail 16 Jul 2009 8,413 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre beginning to split and perrish on outer side wall

slight corrosion to n/s door step

slight imbalance to rear brakes

slioght corrosion to o/s door step

Pass 30 Jun 2008 6,083 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 5,818 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 5,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tie bar bushes detiroated

both rear flexi ferrules corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2006 5,521 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

botn rear metal brake pipe from flexi hoses to wheel cylinders corroded

offside rear tyre badly perrished

Pass 27 Jul 2005 5,410 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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BKM 735Y is a 1982 Volkswagen T25 in Maroon with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 51,991 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 BKM 735Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BKM 735Y registered?

BKM 735Y is a 1982 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 9 August 1982.

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The MOT history for BKM 735Y shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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