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OKN 763W

1981 Volkswagen T25

Purple Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,421 mi
Last recorded71,421 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen T2562,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKN 763W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1981
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 71,421 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 71,419 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 70,358 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 70,358 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 69,995 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 68,951 miles

underside of vehicle generally corroded.

Fail 24 Oct 2018 68,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside of vehicle generally corroded.

Pass 30 Oct 2017 68,350 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 68,340 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded drivers front to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded passenger front pipe to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement drivers front (3.5.1k)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement passenger front (3.5.1k)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering drivers side rear sill (6.1.A.1)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle rear door will not open from outside unable to check rear seat belts (6.2.B.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipe across axle starting to rust (3.6.B.2c)

under side rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2016 68,328 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 64,794 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 62,612 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 61,612 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 57,894 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

fuel supply hoses perished

Pass 12 May 2010 55,446 miles

nearside cv boot split

pads low

rear tyres worn

Fail 6 May 2010 55,439 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nearside cv boot split

pads low

rear tyres worn

Pass 19 May 2009 50,922 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

rack gaitors perished

Pass 23 May 2008 46,041 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 30,507 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 28,581 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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OKN 763W is a 1981 Volkswagen T25 in Purple with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OKN 763W, 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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OKN 763W is a 1981 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 17 March 1981.

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