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VPV 548X

1982 Volkswagen T25

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

202,905 mi
Last recorded202,905 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen T2551,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPV 548X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 202,905 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 28 May 2013 202,905 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 202,905 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 202,905 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 39,474 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 39,438 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

advice on general underside vehicle condition surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2009 37,346 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 31,560 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 31,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 26,408 miles

BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY & NEEDS CHECKING

Fail 16 Jul 2007 26,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VPV 548X is a 1982 Volkswagen T25 in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VPV 548X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VPV 548X registered?

VPV 548X is a 1982 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 29 January 1982.

Is VPV 548X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPV 548X shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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