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TDX 874X

1981 Volkswagen Type 25

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,737 mi
Last recorded8,737 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Type 2534,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDX 874X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 8,737 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres perished (age)

welded patches to underframe

Fail 4 Nov 2013 8,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both front tyres perished (age)

welded patches to underframe

Pass 1 Nov 2012 8,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

tyre o/s front starting to perish (age)

welded patch repairs to underframe

Fail 31 Oct 2012 8,656 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

tyre o/s front starting to perish (age)

welded patch repairs to underframe

Pass 31 Oct 2011 8,222 miles

Oil leak

corrossion exsists in several places on underframe(NOT in prescribed areas)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 8,222 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

corrossion exsists in several places on underframe(NOT in prescribed areas)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 7,245 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 7,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

bumper ewnd cap missing on o/s front

Fail 26 Oct 2009 6,444 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bumper end cap missing on nearside rear

non obligatory mirror missing

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Oct 2009 6,444 miles

rear wiper split

bumper end cap missing on nearside rear

non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 27 Oct 2008 5,255 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 5,248 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 4,953 miles

Oil leak

front o/s tyre beginning to perish

Fail 11 Oct 2007 4,946 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

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

Spare tyre defective

both nearside quarter bumpers missing

front o/s tyre beginning to perish

Pass 11 Oct 2006 44,345 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 44,345 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 3,739 miles

quarter bumper missing n/s/rear

Fail 30 Sep 2005 3,734 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

internal engine noise when cold

quarter bumper missing n /s/r

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 25?

Based on 1,693 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
1,481
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 56
Brake pipe excessively corroded 54
Steering rack gaiter split 52
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TDX 874X is a 1981 Volkswagen Type 25 in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Type 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.5% with a typical mileage of 34,128 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 Type 25 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 96 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TDX 874X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen Type 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TDX 874X registered?

TDX 874X is a 1981 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is TDX 874X safe to buy?

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