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KWJ 970W

1981 Volkswagen T25

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

19,494 mi
Last recorded19,494 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen T2562,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWJ 970W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 19,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside corroded , & front wheelarch areas etc

Fail 4 Jun 2026 19,494 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside corroded , & front wheelarch areas etc

Pass 19 Jun 2025 18,908 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 17,912 miles

Offside Rear heat exchanger blowing

Pass 17 May 2023 16,992 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front door step area weak

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2023 16,992 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front door step area weak

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 16,052 miles

All tyres becoming perished on sidewalls

Exhaust weak at flange

Front discs have surface corrossion

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 16,052 miles

All tyres becoming perished on sidewalls

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust weak at flange

Front discs have surface corrossion

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 15,200 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 15,200 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 13,742 miles

offside under wheel arch weak

Pass 23 Mar 2018 12,431 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weak at flange (7.1.2)

Offside under wheel arch weak

Fail 23 Mar 2018 12,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weak at flange (7.1.2)

Offside under wheel arch weak

Pass 24 Mar 2017 10,587 miles

front tyres heavily perished on sidewalls

offside fronr inner wing area corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2017 10,587 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres heavily perished on sidewalls

offside fronr inner wing area corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 9,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 9,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 8,852 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 8,734 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 8,598 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Slight body corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2010 8,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 8,387 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre tread is slightly cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2008 8,255 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 7,978 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 7,884 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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KWJ 970W is a 1981 Volkswagen T25 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KWJ 970W, 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 KWJ 970W registered?

KWJ 970W is a 1981 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 12 February 1981.

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The MOT history for KWJ 970W shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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