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URL 460Y

1983 Volkswagen T25

Blue Petrol 1888cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests36 (18 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

220,827 mi
Last recorded220,827 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen T2558,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURL 460Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,888cc
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MOT History

18 pass 18 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 220,827 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 220,827 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly loose @ outer clip (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 218,849 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 20 Apr 2023 218,849 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jun 2022 215,430 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Fail 15 Jun 2022 215,430 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jun 2021 207,681 miles

slight play in both front inner rack end joints

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jun 2020 203,865 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 203,863 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 199,259 miles

exhaust corroded and has small leak

slight movement in o/s/f bottom balljoint

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Jun 2018 195,818 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both inner and outer sills patch welded

surface corrosion on o/s/f lower step and sliding door bottom edge

Fail 5 Jun 2018 195,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both inner and outer sills patch welded

surface corrosion on o/s/f lower step and sliding door bottom edge

Pass 31 May 2017 188,872 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion spring cup (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 May 2017 188,871 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion spring cup (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 180,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 180,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2016 180,687 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brakes release unevenly 41% (3.7.B.4)

Fail 6 May 2016 180,646 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 177,776 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside inner c v gaiter deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2015 177,739 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside inner c v gaiter deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2014 174,907 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 174,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 172,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 172,178 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to offside front sill

nearside front step area slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 297,657 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side front sill corroded poor repair carried out not within perscribed area

Fail 10 Apr 2012 297,657 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side front sill corroded poor repair carried out not within perscribed area

Pass 21 Apr 2011 297,657 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f inner sill corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2011 297,657 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f inner sill corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 291,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 291,608 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 283,352 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 283,339 miles

Centre Lower Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 275,543 miles

corrosion to o/s/f outer sill panel

corrosion to o/s/f step

Fail 22 Apr 2008 275,543 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

corrosion to o/s/f outer sill panel

corrosion to o/s/f step

Pass 24 Apr 2007 266,265 miles

As previoust test, inc, various areas of corrosion non structual or MOT testable.

Fail 13 Apr 2007 266,265 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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URL 460Y is a 1983 Volkswagen T25 in Blue with a 1,888cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 URL 460Y, 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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URL 460Y is a 1983 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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