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SWP 640V

1979 Volkswagen T25

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,289 mi
Last recorded83,289 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWP 640V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 83,289 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible (1.1.11 (c))

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear n/s and o/s jacking points showing some rust and deterioration/corrosion

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 82,132 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion at front brake disc surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion at NSR chassis rail.

Corrosion at OSF outer sill. Behind jacking point.

Corrosion at OSR inner wheel arch.

Corrosion near OSR upper shock mount.

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

OSF and OSR tyres perished. OSR more so,cracks at shoulders.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 81,727 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 81,299 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2016 81,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 78,080 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 74,337 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 70,776 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 70,708 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 70,708 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 70,553 miles

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2009 69,123 miles

Fairly advance corrosion to front door step / wheel arch sections.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 69,121 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fairly advance corrosion to front door step / wheel arch sections.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 68,806 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 68,805 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 68,161 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 68,139 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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SWP 640V is a 1979 Volkswagen T25 in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SWP 640V, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SWP 640V is a 1979 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 21 December 1979.

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