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GEL 668Y

1983 Volkswagen Type 25

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

248,557 mi
Last recorded248,557 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Type 2555,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 668Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 248,557 miles

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

corrosion on nearside front outer sill

Fail 20 Sep 2023 248,547 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion on nearside front outer sill

Pass 2 Sep 2022 248,477 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 248,464 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 244,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 244,805 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 241,194 miles

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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GEL 668Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Type 25 in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GEL 668Y, 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 GEL 668Y registered?

GEL 668Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is GEL 668Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEL 668Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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