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TJO 246X

1982 Volkswagen Type 25

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

97,363 mi
Last recorded97,363 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Type 2534,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJO 246X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 97,363 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 96,944 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 96,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 96,659 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 96,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected backplate (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 96,588 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 96,419 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 96,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 96,298 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 96,056 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 93,935 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 93,933 miles

Fuel pipe leaking injector pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 93,708 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 91,726 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to n/s/r under rear arch

Fail 2 Oct 2014 91,720 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to n/s/r under rear arch

Pass 9 Oct 2013 88,104 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 85,756 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 85,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 85,051 miles

body work recently painted condition before unknown

some corosion on brake pipes

Fail 15 Sep 2011 85,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

some corosion on brake pipes

Pass 3 Jun 2009 84,030 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 84,018 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 82,690 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 82,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 80,574 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 80,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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TJO 246X is a 1982 Volkswagen Type 25 in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Type 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 34,406 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 TJO 246X, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Type 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TJO 246X is a 1982 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 5 January 1982.

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