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UHA 140X

1981 Volkswagen T25

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

114,920 mi
Last recorded114,920 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen T2562,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHA 140X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 114,920 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 114,917 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2015 114,387 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 114,387 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 114,073 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 114,053 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 113,497 miles

both front brake back plates corroded

near side rear outer door handle missing

Fail 26 May 2011 113,496 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake back plates corroded

near side rear outer door handle missing

Pass 24 May 2008 111,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 108,887 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 108,861 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 106,458 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 106,458 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

could be a fault with the hazard lights c oming on with foot brake

Pass 27 May 2005 100,478 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 100,478 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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UHA 140X is a 1981 Volkswagen T25 in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 62,824 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 UHA 140X, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UHA 140X is a 1981 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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