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DLM 795Y

1983 Volkswagen T25

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

39,020 mi
Last recorded39,020 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen T2558,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLM 795Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 39,020 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches/sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front steps corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2020 39,020 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from block valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches/sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front steps corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 35,928 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer slls (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal quadrants (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hand brake balance poor

indicators dim and slow

number plate lights dim

Fail 3 May 2019 35,928 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer slls (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal quadrants (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hand brake balance poor

indicators dim and slow

number plate lights dim

Fail 11 Apr 2019 35,928 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction flowers hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear sections of wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp cluster dim (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both inner and outer quadrants (5.3.6 (a) (i))

number plate lamps dim

Pass 9 Jun 2016 35,395 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 35,391 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Front Braking system leaking brakepipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2015 34,293 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 33,062 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2011 32,724 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 32,716 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 28,811 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 28,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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DLM 795Y is a 1983 Volkswagen T25 in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 58,096 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 DLM 795Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DLM 795Y registered?

DLM 795Y is a 1983 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 21 March 1983.

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