MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,061 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear brake slight binding
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)
Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened center cable (3.5.1n)
Nearside Front tyre slight wear inner edges
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
both front steps corroded, not affecting MOT
brake pedal has travel but not excessive or affecting performance
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight play detected at steering rack
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 25?
Based on 1,693 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MFC 781W is a 1981 Volkswagen Type 25 in Brown with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1981 Volkswagen Type 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.5% with a typical mileage of 34,128 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 MFC 781W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Type 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MFC 781W registered?
MFC 781W is a 1981 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 7 February 1981.
Is MFC 781W safe to buy?
The MOT history for MFC 781W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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