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OMC 439X

1982 Volkswagen T25

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,804 mi
Last recorded98,804 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen T2551,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMC 439X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 98,804 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Gear selector rubber slightly deteriorated.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front steps (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills signs of slight corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside of vehicle various signs of weld repairs, covered in underseal. Also, signs of slight corrosion in places, but all has rigidity under inspection. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 98,198 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both front strps (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 98,198 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front steps (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 98,195 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front steps (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 97,497 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 97,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 97,085 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 95,544 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 95,541 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength batery box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2018 94,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 93,155 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 91,482 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 91,288 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewall deteriorated

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 91,288 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewall deteriorated

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 90,350 miles

corrosion on front of sills both sides but not in prescribed areas

n/s/f and o/s/f antiroll bar bushes deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2011 89,632 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion offside rear sill

Pass 1 Mar 2010 85,122 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 85,122 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 81,382 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 81,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 75,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 65,174 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 53,803 miles

drivers door mirror loose

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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OMC 439X is a 1982 Volkswagen T25 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 51,991 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 OMC 439X, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OMC 439X is a 1982 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 18 February 1982.

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