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RYG 265W

1981 Volkswagen T25

Blue Petrol 1913cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,159 mi
Last recorded71,159 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen T2562,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYG 265W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,913cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 71,159 miles

front anti-roll bar link arm bushes deteriorating

n/s inner and outter sill corroded

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

o/s inner sill corroding

o/s outter sill corroded and weak

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

rear underneath corroded

service brake 52% park brake 17% efficiencys

Fail 25 Jun 2012 71,159 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front anti-roll bar link arm bushes deteriorating

n/s inner and outter sill corroded

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

o/s inner sill corroding

o/s outter sill corroded and weak

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

rear underneath corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2010 71,148 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 71,148 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 70,622 miles

Nearside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 70,622 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pipe fouling brake pipe

Pass 10 Aug 2007 70,821 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2006 70,611 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 70,611 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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RYG 265W is a 1981 Volkswagen T25 in Blue with a 1,913cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RYG 265W, 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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What year was RYG 265W registered?

RYG 265W is a 1981 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 14 January 1981.

Is RYG 265W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYG 265W shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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