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JBL 394W

1981 Volkswagen T25

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

20,736 mi
Last recorded20,736 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen T2562,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBL 394W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 20,736 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

centre handbrake cable slightly corroded

fuel pipes cracking,perishing

Fail 22 Aug 2024 20,734 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

centre handbrake cable slightly corroded

fuel pipes cracking,perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2015 19,773 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 19,009 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 17,870 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 16,496 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 15,577 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 15,577 miles

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)

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 14,302 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 12,150 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 12,150 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 10,377 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 10,377 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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JBL 394W is a 1981 Volkswagen T25 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JBL 394W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JBL 394W registered?

JBL 394W is a 1981 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 9 January 1981.

Is JBL 394W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBL 394W shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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