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VGB 789W

1981 Volkswagen T25

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,209 mi
Last recorded18,209 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen T2562,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGB 789W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 18,209 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 18,209 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 17,101 miles

o/s tank breather insecure

some surface corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 1 Jun 2013 15,680 miles

both front steps corroded

corrosion around fuel filler cap

front anti-roll bar d-bushes worn

o/s/f upper ball jiont gaitor perrished

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 14 May 2012 14,320 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 14,320 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 12,245 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 11,276 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 11,275 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 9,754 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 9,754 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 8,504 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 8,504 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

clutch slave cylinder feed hose bulging

surface corrosion in area of n/s/r spring mount

Fail 19 Sep 2007 8,447 miles

Nearside Front 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)

both rear underside corners very corroded

slight blow from o/s exhaust join

Pass 12 Sep 2006 7,003 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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VGB 789W is a 1981 Volkswagen T25 in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VGB 789W, 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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What year was VGB 789W registered?

VGB 789W is a 1981 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 1 May 1981.

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