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NPC 424W

1981 Volkswagen T25

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,326 mi
Last recorded75,326 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen T2562,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPC 424W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 75,326 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside weaker than offside - 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2020 74,196 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 71,328 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 66,841 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 64,379 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 61,756 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 52,324 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 52,324 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 53,777 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Apr 2014 53,777 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2013 50,770 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 48,037 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 45,763 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 45,763 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 44,703 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front number plate cracked

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in both front upper arm bushes

Pass 11 Jun 2009 44,703 miles

front number plate cracked

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in both front upper arm bushes

Pass 6 Jun 2008 40,472 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 40,451 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 39,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 39,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 38,989 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 38,989 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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NPC 424W is a 1981 Volkswagen T25 in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NPC 424W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NPC 424W registered?

NPC 424W is a 1981 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 23 March 1981.

Is NPC 424W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPC 424W shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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