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JRV 725X

1982 Volkswagen Type 25

Red Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,644 mi
Last recorded198,644 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2007
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Type 2534,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRV 725X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2007 198,644 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 198,637 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

slight fluctuation on offside and nearside front brake effort

wear in offside of streering rack.

Pass 17 May 2006 196,885 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 196,878 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 25?

Based on 1,693 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
1,481
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 56
Brake pipe excessively corroded 54
Steering rack gaiter split 52
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JRV 725X is a 1982 Volkswagen Type 25 in Red with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Type 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 34,406 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 Type 25 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 96 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JRV 725X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Type 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JRV 725X registered?

JRV 725X is a 1982 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is JRV 725X safe to buy?

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