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PJH 637X

1981 Volkswagen T25

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,957 mi
Last recorded99,957 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen T2562,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJH 637X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 99,957 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 99,954 miles

underside of vehicle steel plate trays and is heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Mar 2019 99,954 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under body heavily under sealed (welding evident)

Pass 1 Feb 2018 99,974 miles

Brake pipes heavily under sealed

Metal plates covering underneath of engine components

Under body under sealed

Pass 15 Feb 2017 99,954 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 99,954 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 99,896 miles

all body panels corroded and damaged

engine oil leaks

fuel tank modified but passes mot standard

nearside front door handle damaged but opens door

nearside front tyre bold on inner edge

nearside rear indicator faded/dull

underbody corroded and undersealed (chassis,body,suspension,steering components)

underbody wiring secured enough to meet mot standards

vehicle extreamly low, combined with alloy wheels obscure full vison of steering and suspension components.

vehicle heavily modified

vehicle to low to fit in roller brake tester decelerometer test carried out

vehicles suspension and steering heavily modified but meets mot standard

Fail 9 Sep 2013 99,895 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all body panels corroded and damaged

engine oil leaks

fuel tank modified but passes mot standard

nearside front door handle damaged but opens door

nearside front tyre bold on inner edge

nearside rear indicator faded/dull

underbody corroded and undersealed (chassis,body,suspension,steering components)

underbody wiring secured enough to meet mot standards

vehicle extreamly low, combined with alloy wheels obscure full vison of steering and suspension components.

vehicle heavily modified

vehicle to low to fit in roller brake tester decelerometer test carried out

vehicles suspension and steering heavily modified but meets mot standard

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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PJH 637X is a 1981 Volkswagen T25 in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PJH 637X, 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 PJH 637X registered?

PJH 637X is a 1981 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 16 October 1981.

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