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D982 BDL

1987 Volkswagen Type 25

Black Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,697 mi
Last recorded136,697 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Type 2533,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD982 BDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 136,697 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 134,921 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 130,698 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 123,834 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 123,834 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 115,519 miles

NEAR SIDE WIPER BLADE PERISHED NEEDS TO BE REPLACED SOON

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 115,507 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 115,402 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 25?

Based on 1,693 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
1,481
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 56
Brake pipe excessively corroded 54
Steering rack gaiter split 52
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D982 BDL is a 1987 Volkswagen Type 25 in Black with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Type 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 33,118 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 25 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 96 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D982 BDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Type 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D982 BDL registered?

D982 BDL is a 1987 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 25 March 1987.

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