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OKN 772W

1981 Volkswagen T25

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,576 mi
Last recorded54,576 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen T2562,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKN 772W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 54,576 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

tail gate corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2013 54,756 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

tail gate corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 54,545 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f inner sill holed but outside prescribed area

tail pipe corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2012 54,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/f inner sill holed but outside prescribed area

Pass 8 Dec 2010 54,537 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bootlid corroded

o/s/f jacking point corroded but outside prescribed area

Fail 1 Dec 2010 54,535 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bootlid corroded

o/s/f jacking point corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 2 Dec 2009 54,518 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front suspension bushes perished

Fail 27 Nov 2009 54,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front suspension bushes perished

Pass 20 Nov 2008 54,075 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

osf tyre wearing uneven

Fail 15 Oct 2008 54,072 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nsf and nsr brakes binding

osf tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 11 Oct 2007 52,936 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 52,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 50,926 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 50,926 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 772W is a 1981 Volkswagen T25 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 OKN 772W, 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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OKN 772W is a 1981 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 7 April 1981.

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