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GEU 173W

1981 Volkswagen T25

Beige Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,798 mi
Last recorded79,798 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen T2562,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEU 173W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 79,798 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play left and right hand arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 79,787 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play left and right hand arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective reflector tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive deteriorating at seam inside wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 79,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel slight bind

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel slight bind

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

no rear seats fitted at time of test.

Fail 24 Jan 2020 71,779 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel slight bind

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel slight bind

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

no rear seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 11 Sep 2018 79,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 79,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting near seat. (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 79,321 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting near seat. (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 79,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glass frosty (1.7.5a)

both front dragging on a little

Fail 30 Jun 2016 79,243 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glass frosty (1.7.5a)

both front dragging on a little

Pass 20 Jun 2015 78,701 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 78,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 78,645 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 77,451 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 76,628 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 76,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Aug 2008 76,542 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 76,542 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 75,104 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 72,536 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f spot light not working

Pass 7 Aug 2006 72,536 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f spot light not working

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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GEU 173W is a 1981 Volkswagen T25 in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 GEU 173W, 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 GEU 173W registered?

GEU 173W is a 1981 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 17 July 1981.

Is GEU 173W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEU 173W shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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