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PMY 230W

1980 Volkswagen T25

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

320,533 mi
Last recorded320,533 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen T2571,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMY 230W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 320,533 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 318,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 316,625 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 May 2018 316,625 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2017 314,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 314,181 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 310,147 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 306,889 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 301,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 296,286 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 292,776 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 288,100 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 283,407 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 270,881 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 256,777 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 245,619 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 236,115 miles

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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PMY 230W is a 1980 Volkswagen T25 in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 71,002 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 PMY 230W, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PMY 230W registered?

PMY 230W is a 1980 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 14 October 1980.

Is PMY 230W safe to buy?

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