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OND 856W

1981 Volkswagen T25

Cream Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,379 mi
Last recorded98,379 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen T2562,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOND 856W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 98,379 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 97,175 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 97,170 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 96,363 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 96,363 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 95,754 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 93,777 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 93,776 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 90,152 miles

Front anti roll bar link bushes cracking

NSR Wheel bearing has slight play

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 24 Jul 2014 90,150 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front anti roll bar link bushes cracking

NSR Wheel bearing has slight play

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jul 2013 87,518 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 86,865 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 86,861 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 86,004 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 85,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.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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OND 856W is a 1981 Volkswagen T25 in Cream with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OND 856W, 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 OND 856W registered?

OND 856W is a 1981 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is OND 856W safe to buy?

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