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OWN 510Y

1982 Volkswagen T25

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

55,708 mi
Last recorded55,708 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen T2551,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWN 510Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 55,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking badly (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened requires replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking badly (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated side play (1.1.6 (d))

front brakes imbalanced

main beam tell tale not working

nearside front lower shock bolt showing signs of wear

offside & nearside rear battery trays excessively corroded

offside front fog /(add on ) light inoperative

Fail 22 Aug 2022 55,708 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking badly (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened requires replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking badly (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated side play (1.1.6 (d))

front brakes imbalanced

main beam tell tale not working

nearside front lower shock bolt showing signs of wear

offside & nearside rear battery trays excessively corroded

offside front fog /(add on ) light inoperative

Pass 19 Aug 2021 55,643 miles

N/s/r inner cv joint worn.

Advise new front tyre valves.

Advise new n/s/r brake back plate, heavy corrosion and starting to hole.

Advise new n/s/r park brake cable.

Both rear engine bay to chassis closing panels holes and corroded.

Front anti-roll bar drop link bushes and washers worn. some wear in inner front anti-roll bar bushing.

Front cab doors have dropped.

Front seat swivel bases appear to be self tapper ed to vehicle.

Heavy corrosion to o/s/r shock.

N/s/f lower seat belt mount area has had poor previous weld repair and has corrosion, advise cutting out and repair before next Mot test.

N/s/f tyre worn to outer edge.

Poor previous repairs to o/s/r inner sill/sill end, feels sound but mastic present.

Slight front brake imbalance, n/s/f lazy.

Slight lift in o/s/f lower ball joint.

Starter motor pole and wiring connectors corroded.

Fail 18 Aug 2021 55,643 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Advise new front tyre valves.

Advise new n/s/r brake back plate, heavy corrosion and starting to hole.

Advise new n/s/r park brake cable.

Advise replacement of all engine bay and fuel pump hose.

Both rear engine bay to chassis closing panels holes and corroded.

Front anti-roll bar drop link bushes and washers worn. some wear in inner front anti-roll bar bushing.

Front cab doors have dropped.

Heavy corrosion to o/s/r shock.

N/s/f lower seat belt mount area has had poor previous weld repair and has corrosion, advise cutting out and repair before next Mot test.

N/s/f tyre worn to outer edge.

N/s/r inner cv joint worn.

Poor previous repairs to o/s/r inner sill/sill end, feels sound but mastic present.

Slight front brake imbalance, n/s/f lazy.

Slight lift in o/s/f lower ball joint.

Starter motor pole and wiring connectors corroded.

Fail 2 Jul 2021 55,641 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Coil spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

All 4x Valve stem slightly damaged , cracking and perishing

All brake pipes covered in grease or other material

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front inner suspension arm bush worn , poor but not resulting in excessive movement

Both rear brake drum back plate badly corroded and holed , adv replacement

Both rear inner rear wheel arch holed and corroded Adv repair

Both rear suspension arms all bushes poor

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Adv replacement (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe from caliper to flexi corroded , Adv replacement

Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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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OWN 510Y is a 1982 Volkswagen T25 in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 OWN 510Y, 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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OWN 510Y is a 1982 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 8 October 1982.

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