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JGL 173W

1981 Volkswagen T25

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,247 mi
Last recorded74,247 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen T2562,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGL 173W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 74,247 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 74,062 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

all front and rear suspension bushes cracked and deteriorated

front and rear suspension components and brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2016 73,792 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight corrosion to o/side outer sill area

Fail 15 Apr 2016 73,792 miles

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight corrosion to o/side outer sill area

Pass 22 Apr 2015 73,746 miles

o/s/f lower wheel arch corroded and holed outside prescribed area

slight play in all hub bearings

Fail 17 Apr 2015

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f lower wheel arch corroded and holed outside prescribed area

slight play in all hub bearings

Pass 22 Apr 2014 73,385 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to both front inner and outer step sills

corrosion to both rear inner 1/4 panels

Fail 7 Apr 2014 73,360 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to both front inner and outer step sills

corrosion to both rear inner 1/4 panels

Pass 26 Apr 2013 70,977 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

general corrosion to body throughout

Pass 1 May 2012 69,491 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 69,491 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 66,244 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 63,313 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 63,309 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 59,422 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 59,422 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 54,957 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 54,708 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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JGL 173W is a 1981 Volkswagen T25 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JGL 173W, 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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What year was JGL 173W registered?

JGL 173W is a 1981 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 23 February 1981.

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