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HCF 310W

1980 Volkswagen T25

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,707 mi
Last recorded81,707 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen T2571,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCF 310W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 81,707 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 80,520 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 78,902 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 78,581 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 77,164 miles

slight playin both rear wheel bearings

Fail 20 Jul 2015 77,164 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

slight playin both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Oct 2014 77,093 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches and n/s inner sill but not within a prescribed area

Fail 20 Oct 2014 77,093 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches and n/s inner sill but not within a prescribed area

Pass 16 May 2013 75,562 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 75,385 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 74,678 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 74,678 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 74,612 miles

exhaust corroded

door steps rusted through

nearside sliding door step rusted through

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jan 2009 74,579 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both door steps seriously corroded

long travel on handbrake

offside door mirror glass cracked but acceptable

offside front and nearside front inner bodysills seriously corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2008 69,748 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 64,175 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 64,175 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 58,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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HCF 310W is a 1980 Volkswagen T25 in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 71,002 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 HCF 310W, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HCF 310W registered?

HCF 310W is a 1980 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 19 August 1980.

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