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BVV 836X

1981 Volkswagen T25

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

4,634 mi
Last recorded4,634 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen T2562,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVV 836X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 4,634 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 2,779 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 27,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake hose ferrules rusty and shailing

near side rear c/v gaiter insecure

Pass 27 Nov 2008 97,811 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 97,805 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both rear sills rusty and shailing around suspension mounting areas

Nearside inner wheel arch rusty and shailing

Pass 30 Nov 2007 92,685 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 92,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2006 88,519 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 88,508 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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BVV 836X is a 1981 Volkswagen T25 in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BVV 836X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BVV 836X?

You can check the full history of BVV 836X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BVV 836X registered?

BVV 836X is a 1981 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 7 October 1981.

Is BVV 836X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVV 836X shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BVV 836X have outstanding finance?

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