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NWV 793W

1981 Volkswagen T25

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,208 mi
Last recorded90,208 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen T2562,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWV 793W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 90,208 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 90,208 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 90,207 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (Trailing arm mounting) (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel hose leaking After fuel pump (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine over filled with oil

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock Absorber damp, possibly from engine oil leak

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 89,737 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 89,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive @5.4% (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 89,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2015 89,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2014 88,589 miles

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

Oil leak

front bumper support rusty

rear valence very rusty

Fail 17 Jun 2014 88,589 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front bumper support rusty

rear valence very rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2013 87,580 miles

both front tyres perishing, osf is getting low

osf outer sill holed various places and by jacking point

Fail 12 Aug 2013 87,580 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

both front tyres perishing, osf is getting low

osf outer sill holed various places and by jacking point

Pass 21 Jun 2012 87,488 miles

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

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

front of offside outer sill holed

Fail 11 Jun 2012 87,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front of offside outer sill holed

Pass 18 Jul 2011 86,656 miles

Off side front body corroded not structural

Fail 18 Jul 2011 86,656 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Off side front body corroded not structural

Pass 14 Jul 2010 86,148 miles

Near side front tyre wall cracking badly

Fail 14 Jul 2010 86,148 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Near side front tyre wall cracking badly

Pass 30 Jun 2009 84,729 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 83,886 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 83,874 miles

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

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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NWV 793W is a 1981 Volkswagen T25 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 NWV 793W, 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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NWV 793W is a 1981 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 12 May 1981.

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