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VBA 927X

1982 Volkswagen T25

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,099 mi
Last recorded27,099 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen T2551,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBA 927X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 27,099 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake Nipple Heavily Deteriorated

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 27,096 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Bleed nipples heavily deteriorated

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside inner and outer driveshaft cv gaiter clips missing but held secure

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 27,061 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 27,056 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Electrical wiring insecure Interior (1.9.2a)

Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing Brake pads (3.5.1l)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Front suspension retaining device ineffective Suspension arm (2.5.A.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Both rear chassis legs appear heavily corroded.

Near side sill corroded/cracked but outside of prescribed area.

Unable to fully assess rear wheel bearings due to binding brakes.

Pass 11 Aug 2015 26,395 miles

Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear suspension arm has been welded

rear bumper not fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Aug 2015 26,389 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported pipe along floor pan (3.6.B.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch area (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear suspension arm has been welded

rear bumper not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2013 22,598 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 15,137 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 14,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 13,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 13,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 12,454 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 11,485 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 9,548 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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VBA 927X is a 1982 Volkswagen T25 in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 51,991 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 VBA 927X, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VBA 927X is a 1982 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 1 April 1982.

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