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HBA 297Y

1983 Volkswagen T25

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

32,155 mi
Last recorded32,155 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen T2558,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBA 297Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 32,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 18 May 2023 32,149 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 29 Mar 2022 30,007 miles

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 30,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 28,984 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 28,984 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 26,998 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 26,998 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2018 26,961 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 25,735 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 25,735 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 23,995 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 22,991 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low reading (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Front brake pipes painted hindering inspection

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 22,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 22,940 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 20,868 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 20,377 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 20,377 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 20,377 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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HBA 297Y is a 1983 Volkswagen T25 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 HBA 297Y, 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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HBA 297Y is a 1983 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 1 January 1983.

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