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RAG 683W

1980 Volkswagen T25

Multi-colour Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,628 mi
Last recorded38,628 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen T2571,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAG 683W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1980
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 38,628 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 37,841 miles

corrosion to n/s undersill.

corrosion to offside front lower corner.

Fail 22 May 2007 37,840 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

clutch action erratic.

corrosion to n/s under-sill.

corrosion to offside front corner underside.

high beam waring light faulty.

Pass 1 Jun 2006 36,649 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 36,647 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

body panels contain filler repairs--difficult to assess condition

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to nearside front wheel arch at front lower inner edge

corrosion to nearside inner wheel arch at top panel

offside rear tyre close to wear limit

rear driveshaft gaiters are badly split

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

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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RAG 683W is a 1980 Volkswagen T25 in Multi-colour with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 RAG 683W, 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 RAG 683W registered?

RAG 683W is a 1980 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 16 September 1980.

Is RAG 683W safe to buy?

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