MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
248,557 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion on nearside front outer sill
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 25?
Based on 1,693 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.
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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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GEL 668Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 31 December 1983.
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