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HPG 217V

1980 Volkswagen T25

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,626 mi
Last recorded57,626 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen T2571,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPG 217V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 57,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 57,625 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe leaking Front to rear pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Sill corroded.

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 56,285 miles

corrosion to nearside front wheel arch

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 26 Nov 2013 55,773 miles

N/S Rear floor to sill corroded but not in pescribed area

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S Drivers door lower hinge flexing

O/S Rear floor to sill corroded but not in pescribed area

Pass 21 Nov 2012 54,889 miles

cut in nearside front tyre wall

home made tow bar fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2012 54,864 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

cut in nearside front tyre wall

home made tow bar fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2011 53,800 miles

home made tow bar fitted

offside door mirror small crack

small cut in nearside front tyre

Fail 11 Nov 2011 53,800 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

home made tow bar fitted

offside door mirror small crack

small cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2010 53,800 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 109,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 53,800 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 53,800 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 53,812 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

play in steering column joint

slight exhaust blow from rear

Fail 17 Jun 2008 53,800 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

play in steering column joint

slight exhaust blow from rear

Pass 19 Jun 2007 53,800 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

slight binding o/s/f brake

Pass 26 Jun 2006 51,438 miles

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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HPG 217V is a 1980 Volkswagen T25 in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HPG 217V, 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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HPG 217V is a 1980 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 20 June 1980.

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