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JTU 998Y

1982 Volkswagen T25

Brown Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,872 mi
Last recorded86,872 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen T2551,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTU 998Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 86,872 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front steering gaiter clip deterioated but secure

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 85,061 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Underside of Vehicle Corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2021 84,993 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump or pipes at pump on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Corrosion with in 30cm (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure Corrosion in Nearside rear Wheel arch Marked Yellow (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.5.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Underside of Vehicle Corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 83,461 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Washer jet very weak

Rear Exhaust heavily corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both, lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 82,101 miles

Clutch Hydraulic Flexi Hose Ferrules Corroded & Hose Perised

Clutch Pipe Heavily Corroded at Slave Cylinder

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Step to Front Valance Underside of Vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of Vehicle Corroded, May Require Attention

Fail 23 Jul 2019 82,087 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (Marked Yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch at Rear (Marked Yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch Hydraulic Flexi Hose Ferrules Corroded & Hose Perised

Clutch Pipe Heavily Corroded at Slave Cylinder

Fuel hose corroded Fuel Hose Perished At Pump at Rear of Engine (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fuel hose corroded Fuel Hose Perished Both Sides of Fuel filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Step to Front Valance Underside of Vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of Vehicle Corroded, May Require Attention

Pass 10 Aug 2018 80,401 miles

Fuel hose slightly perished to inline fuel filter

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Clutch slave cylinder pipe corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2018 80,357 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose slightly perished to inline fuel filter

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Clutch slave cylinder pipe corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 78,419 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 78,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 76,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Washer jet

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 74,480 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 72,472 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 70,312 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 70,312 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 70,097 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 69,688 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 69,314 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 68,785 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 67,944 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 66,986 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 65,990 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 65,990 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 64,865 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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JTU 998Y is a 1982 Volkswagen T25 in Brown with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 51,991 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 JTU 998Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JTU 998Y is a 1982 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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