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UUP 857V

1980 Volkswagen T25

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,157 mi
Last recorded32,157 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen T2571,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUP 857V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 32,157 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 30 May 2018 32,138 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

all four tyres slightly perished

both inner sills have corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2017 32,118 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Offside Inner sill/floor corrosion but not within prescribed areas

Pass 6 Jul 2016 31,932 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front floor/inner sill corroded but not with perscribed area

nearside & offside front steps/sills corroded

offside rear and both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2015 31,911 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres wearing on inside edge

n/s/f step/valance corroded

o/s/f forward inner sill has hole but not within presribed area

o/s/f step/valance corroded.

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2015 31,886 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front tyres wearing inner edges

nearside & offside front outer sills/floor corroded but not within perscribed area

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 May 2014 31,871 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 19 May 2014 31,857 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front tyres wearing inner edges

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 10 May 2013 31,410 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front brake slight restriction

Pass 24 Apr 2012 29,276 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,763 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 27,763 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 25,951 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 25,948 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 237,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 26,399 miles

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 22,822 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 22,820 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2007 21,458 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 20,972 miles

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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UUP 857V is a 1980 Volkswagen T25 in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 71,002 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 UUP 857V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UUP 857V is a 1980 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 4 March 1980.

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