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MFC 790W

1981 Volkswagen T25

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,009 mi
Last recorded92,009 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen T2562,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFC 790W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 92,009 miles

play in upper steering coulom

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 20 Mar 2015 90,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 89,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 89,883 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 86,934 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 84,779 miles

Slight drag both front wheels

Pass 6 Oct 2010 81,752 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 81,752 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 780,201 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 75,670 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 75,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 73,681 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 73,681 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 73,567 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Steering column flexible coupling excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2006 71,080 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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MFC 790W is a 1981 Volkswagen T25 in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MFC 790W, 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 MFC 790W registered?

MFC 790W is a 1981 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 5 February 1981.

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