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PYJ 476X

1981 Volkswagen T25

Brown Petrol 1913cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

24,984 mi
Last recorded24,984 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen T2562,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYJ 476X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,913cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 24,984 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear panel behind bumper corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 23,892 miles

General corrosion everywhere

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 23,866 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion everywhere

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2016 23,853 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded and holed around rear axle mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill badly holed and corroded front to rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 21,929 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer sill corroded but not a prescribed area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside inner sill corroded but not a prescribed area

Offside outer sill corroded but not a prescribed area

Fail 7 Oct 2015 21,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer sill corroded but not a prescribed area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside inner sill corroded but not a prescribed area

Offside outer sill corroded but not a prescribed area

Pass 9 May 2014 18,111 miles

CLUTCH HYDRAULIC PIPE CORRODED

Corrosion to front jacking points

Corrosion to os inner and outer sills

Corrosion to osf step

Fail 1 May 2014 18,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

CLUTCH HYDRAULIC PIPE CORRODED

Corrosion to front jacking points

Corrosion to os inner and outer sills

Corrosion to osf step

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 14,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to both rear jacking points

corrosion to both rear jacking points

corrosion to front crossmember

Fail 31 Jan 2013 14,802 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Corrosion to nearside and offside rear jacking points

corrosion to os inner sill but not a prescribed area

corrosion to os of front crossmember

Fail 14 Jan 2013 14,725 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 11,344 miles

Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 9,746 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 9,709 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 8,271 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 82,619 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 8,256 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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PYJ 476X is a 1981 Volkswagen T25 in Brown with a 1,913cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 PYJ 476X, 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.

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PYJ 476X is a 1981 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 2 October 1981.

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