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MGH 195Y

1983 Volkswagen T25

Black Diesel 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

79,619 mi
Last recorded79,619 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen T2558,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGH 195Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 79,619 miles

Offside Rear parking brake weak but just met requirments.

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 79,603 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2022 79,556 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 May 2022 79,415 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 78,372 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule from body to suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract.

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2021 78,360 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s no image / pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working faulty, poss switch (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule from body to suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract.

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 76,409 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 75,259 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 72,608 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2017 70,763 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 70,763 miles

Central Rear Fuel pipe leaking return pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 68,476 miles

movement top steering Column

Fail 28 May 2016 68,458 miles

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

movement top steering Column

Pass 9 May 2015 66,994 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 66,994 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2014 65,726 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 65,724 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 133,024 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 133,024 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 5 May 2012 132,847 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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MGH 195Y is a 1983 Volkswagen T25 in Black with a 1,915cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 58,096 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 T25 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGH 195Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MGH 195Y registered?

MGH 195Y is a 1983 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 6 January 1983.

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