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EEG 136Y

1983 Volkswagen Type 25

Purple Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,027 mi
Last recorded140,027 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Type 2555,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEG 136Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1983
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 140,027 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 136,929 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 134,714 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 131,891 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 131,583 miles

slight corrosion on both front inner steps

slight surface corrosion on n/s/f inner sill

Fail 16 May 2019 131,583 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Fuel hose damaged return from tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

slight corrosion on both front inner steps

slight surface corrosion on n/s/f inner sill

Pass 5 May 2018 131,061 miles

door steps slightly corroded

n/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 2 May 2017 130,708 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 130,547 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE OVER TANK SLIGHTLY CORRODED

N/S/F BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

SOME SLIGHT CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT INNER STEPS

Fail 17 May 2016 130,547 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE OVER TANK SLIGHTLY CORRODED

N/S/F BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

SOME SLIGHT CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT INNER STEPS

Pass 15 May 2015 129,502 miles

both front tie rod bushes split

Fail 7 May 2015 129,502 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

both front tie rod bushes split

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r rocker cover leaking

Pass 12 May 2014 127,780 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 127,780 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 14 May 2013 126,846 miles

brake pipe over fuel tank slightly corroded

distributor insecure

engine tin ware missing

fuel tank stained and breather hose perrished

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 9 May 2013 126,846 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

brake pipe over fuel tank slightly corroded

distributor insecure

engine tin ware missing

fuel tank stained and breather hose perrished

sliding door handle brokken

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 3 May 2012 125,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 123,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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EEG 136Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Type 25 in Purple with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Type 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 55,262 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 EEG 136Y, 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 43 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 EEG 136Y registered?

EEG 136Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 13 January 1983.

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The MOT history for EEG 136Y shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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