CarVerify

Free Car Check

RYM 436Y

1983 Volkswagen T25

Cream Petrol 1900cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

134,250 mi
Last recorded134,250 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen T2558,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYM 436Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 134,250 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 130,220 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 125,716 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 121,349 miles

all four tyre are starting to crack on thetread

Pass 7 Oct 2019 118,017 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 118,007 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 112,381 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 107,379 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 100,362 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 94,650 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 83,764 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 83,763 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 77,837 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 77,835 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,504 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,916 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 55,915 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 52,082 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 39,747 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 39,747 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 31,438 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 31,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/f seat belt fraying. Both rear wheel bearings play noted.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 17,604 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 4,273 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 61,917 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
Full Volkswagen T25 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RYM 436Y is a 1983 Volkswagen T25 in Cream with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 58,096 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 RYM 436Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RYM 436Y?

You can check the full history of RYM 436Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RYM 436Y registered?

RYM 436Y is a 1983 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 15 July 1983.

Is RYM 436Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYM 436Y shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RYM 436Y have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RYM 436Y. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.