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MGV 964V

1980 Volkswagen Type 25

Brown Petrol 1983cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

20,347 mi
Last recorded20,347 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Type 2531,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGV 964V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,983cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 20,347 miles

both front steps heavy corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2019 19,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion to body

corrosion to offside step

corrosion to underside

nearside sill corroded and holed

Fail 22 Jul 2019 19,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to body

corrosion to offside step

corrosion to underside

nearside sill corroded and holed

Pass 26 Jul 2018 18,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower step heavy corroded

patches of corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2018 18,553 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower step heavy corroded

patches of corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2017 17,858 miles

patches of corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2017 17,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

patches of corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2016 16,497 miles

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

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Jul 2015 14,661 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 14,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 12,747 miles

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

tinted rear lamps

Fail 29 Jul 2014 12,747 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

tinted rear lamps

Pass 18 May 2013 10,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2013 10,941 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 7,497 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 6,855 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 6,855 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 4,152 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 2,779 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 2,779 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 2,784 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 2,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 25?

Based on 1,693 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
1,481
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 56
Brake pipe excessively corroded 54
Steering rack gaiter split 52
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MGV 964V is a 1980 Volkswagen Type 25 in Brown with a 1,983cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Type 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 54.7% with a typical mileage of 31,794 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 MGV 964V, 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 46 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 MGV 964V registered?

MGV 964V is a 1980 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 31 December 1980.

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The MOT history for MGV 964V shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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