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NOT 781Y

1983 Volkswagen T25

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,422 mi
Last recorded35,422 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen T2558,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOT 781Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 35,422 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 33,842 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 32,508 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 30,963 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 300,730 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside front step corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 289,488 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 265,535 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 237,771 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 233,896 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 21,744 miles

nearside windscreen washer blocked

Fail 4 Mar 2014 217,447 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside windscreen washer blocked

Pass 4 Mar 2013 19,016 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 16,909 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 16,909 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 14,288 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 14,245 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2006 12,836 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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NOT 781Y is a 1983 Volkswagen T25 in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 NOT 781Y, 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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NOT 781Y is a 1983 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 22 June 1983.

Is NOT 781Y safe to buy?

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