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VGE 596W

1981 Volkswagen T25

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,306 mi
Last recorded11,306 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2006
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen T2562,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGE 596W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2006 11,306 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 11,301 miles

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

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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VGE 596W is a 1981 Volkswagen T25 in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VGE 596W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VGE 596W registered?

VGE 596W is a 1981 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 2 June 1981.

Is VGE 596W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGE 596W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VGE 596W have outstanding finance?

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