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UOA 308Y

1983 Volkswagen T25

Brown Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

98,748 mi
Last recorded98,748 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen T2558,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOA 308Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc
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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 98,748 miles

Nearside Front A pillar repair poor which has been left weakened

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front footplate area corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2019 98,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front A pillar repair poor which has been left weakened

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front footplate area corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2017 98,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 98,413 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 May 2016 97,419 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 97,417 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 167,298 miles

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

front steps corroding

Fail 11 Mar 2015 167,281 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front steps corroding

Pass 6 Feb 2014 166,337 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 164,769 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 164,769 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 160,766 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 160,766 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 158,015 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 158,015 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 157,326 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 157,307 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 157,175 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s front outer sill corroded and holed in non prescribed area

Pass 16 Sep 2006 154,610 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 154,610 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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UOA 308Y is a 1983 Volkswagen T25 in Brown with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UOA 308Y, 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.

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UOA 308Y is a 1983 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 1 March 1983.

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