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HYX 521W

1981 Volkswagen T25

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,038 mi
Last recorded86,038 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen T2562,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYX 521W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 86,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

most suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 84,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at trailing arm fixing point chassis and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at trailing arm fixing point chassis and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 84,900 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% imbalance service brake (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at trailing arm fixing point chassis and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at trailing arm fixing point chassis and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 84,886 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

all wheel arches poor condition

n/s sliding door poor condition with corrosion

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 84,314 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 81,736 miles

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

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

both front door step areas corroded but not structural

both front wipers split on ends but still clearing windscreen

Fail 29 Mar 2016 81,724 miles

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

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

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

both front door step areas corroded but not structural

both front wipers split on ends but still clearing windscreen

corrosion in both front outer sill areas (not structural)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 81,600 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight binding in front brakes

Pass 18 Mar 2015 81,600 miles

slight binding in front brakes

Pass 17 Apr 2014 81,388 miles

corrosion in offside front sill/step area (not structural)

corrosion in offside front wing not exsposing sharp edges yet

Fail 25 Mar 2014 81,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

corrosion in offside front sill/step area (not structural)

corrosion in offside front wing not exposing sharp edges yet

Pass 12 Apr 2013 81,037 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion in offside front inner wing (not structural)

corrosion in offside front wing and sill step area (not exposing sharp edges yet)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 81,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion in offside front inner wing (not structual)

corrosion in offside front wing and step areas (not exposing sharp edges yet)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 80,739 miles

slight corrosion on o/s/f foot step

Pass 18 Mar 2011 80,434 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Mar 2011 80,428 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2010 79,733 miles

Both side front floor/ footwell rusty

Fail 18 Mar 2010 79,733 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Both side front floor/ footwell rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2009 79,294 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 79,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front brake binding slightly some rust by nearside front seatbelt mount

Pass 18 Mar 2008 78,786 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 78,267 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 78,267 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 77,570 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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HYX 521W is a 1981 Volkswagen T25 in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 HYX 521W, 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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HYX 521W is a 1981 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 11 March 1981.

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