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EHA 428Y

1983 Volkswagen T25

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

54,375 mi
Last recorded54,375 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen T2558,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHA 428Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 54,375 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 54,375 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 52,833 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 51,630 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 50,126 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 48,472 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 44,886 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 44,463 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 44,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front sill backs are corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 43,072 miles

both front inner wheel arches are corroded

both front sill backs are corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2012 43,072 miles

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

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

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

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

both front inner wheel arches are corroded

both front sill backs are corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2011 42,497 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 42,497 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Coolant leak

both offside and nearside front sill backs are badly corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2011 42,492 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,378 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 39,507 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 39,507 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

bolt loose in nearside rear driveshaft inner joint

Pass 22 May 2009 39,261 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 38,775 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 36,874 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 36,874 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 34,480 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 34,439 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

the off side bottom steering ball joint gaiter is split

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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EHA 428Y is a 1983 Volkswagen T25 in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 EHA 428Y, 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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EHA 428Y is a 1983 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 14 April 1983.

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