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PGY 581W

1981 Volkswagen Type 25

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,162 mi
Last recorded44,162 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Type 2534,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGY 581W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 44,162 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 44,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect And low aim (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2014 44,156 miles

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

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 passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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 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)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 43,526 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 43,475 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 41,726 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to wear through

Pass 13 Aug 2009 39,950 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 39,950 miles

Centre Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fail 14 May 2009 39,941 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2008 37,178 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 37,178 miles

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 34,101 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 34,096 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 29,351 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 25?

Based on 1,693 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
1,481
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 56
Brake pipe excessively corroded 54
Steering rack gaiter split 52
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PGY 581W is a 1981 Volkswagen Type 25 in Green 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 Type 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.5% with a typical mileage of 34,128 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 Type 25 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 96 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PGY 581W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen Type 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PGY 581W registered?

PGY 581W is a 1981 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 15 June 1981.

Is PGY 581W safe to buy?

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