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TNP 726Y

1983 Volkswagen T25

Brown Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

1,289 mi
Last recorded1,289 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen T2558,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNP 726Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 1,289 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 555 miles

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

rear exhaust deterioated

service brake minimum standard

Fail 28 Jun 2014 546 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 22 Sep 2012 399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes corodded

breake disc backing plates deteriorated

n/s/r inner cv gaiter insecure

Fail 14 Sep 2012 369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes corodded

breake disc backing plates deteriorated

n/s/r inner cv gaiter insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2011 190 miles

underside corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2011 181 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

underside corroded

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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TNP 726Y is a 1983 Volkswagen T25 in Brown with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 TNP 726Y, 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

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What year was TNP 726Y registered?

TNP 726Y is a 1983 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 31 May 1983.

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The MOT history for TNP 726Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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