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GBX 123W

1981 Volkswagen T25

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,046 mi
Last recorded87,046 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen T2562,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBX 123W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 87,046 miles

Both front road wheels stiff to turn by hand

Heavy corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Heavy corrosion to offside front floor/ door step

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Slight movment too both drivers & passanger front seats

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 30 Apr 2013 87,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front road wheels stiff to turn by hand

Heavy corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Heavy corrosion to offside front floor/ door step

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Slight movment too both drivers & passanger front seats

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 May 2012 85,197 miles

Heavy corrosion to offside front door step

Nearside rear outer driveshaft boot split

Fail 30 Apr 2012 85,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Heavy corrosion to offside front door step

Nearside rear outer driveshaft boot split

Pass 20 May 2011 82,691 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 82,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER LEAKING

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GBX 123W is a 1981 Volkswagen T25 in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 62,824 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 GBX 123W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GBX 123W registered?

GBX 123W is a 1981 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 24 April 1981.

Is GBX 123W safe to buy?

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