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FKC 963Y

1983 Volkswagen T25

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

59,731 mi
Last recorded59,731 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen T2558,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKC 963Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 59,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 58,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 57,366 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 56,140 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 56,136 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 54,578 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 53,566 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 52,469 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 51,175 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 50,514 miles

offside front brake holding on slightly

offside front brake hose wearing on chassis edge

Fail 26 Apr 2014 50,507 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside front brake holding on slightly

offside front brake hose wearing on chassis edge

Pass 23 Apr 2013 48,763 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 48,757 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 47,570 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

the washer switch is stiff

Pass 4 Apr 2012 47,570 miles

the washer switch is stiff

Pass 5 Mar 2011 46,236 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 45,919 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2010 45,819 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

excessively corrosion on o/s sill

excessively corrosion on front steps

Pass 17 Aug 2009 45,305 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 44,276 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 44,276 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 43,209 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 43,209 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 41,378 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FKC 963Y is a 1983 Volkswagen T25 in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 FKC 963Y, 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 FKC 963Y registered?

FKC 963Y is a 1983 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 14 February 1983.

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