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VYJ 759Y

1983 Volkswagen T25

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,695 mi
Last recorded8,695 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen T2558,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYJ 759Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 8,695 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 8,695 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 7,675 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight cracking to outer sidewall

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre has slight cracking to outer sidewall

Offside rear wheeel bearing has slight play

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 7,674 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight cracking to outer sidewall

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre has slight cracking to outer sidewall

Offside rear wheeel bearing has slight play

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 58,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 3,649 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 3,649 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 2,672 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 2,672 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 2,148 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 2,148 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 781 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 781 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 99,570 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 99,570 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 98,243 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 98,243 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 93,639 miles

see advice notes from previous test number 352985095141

Fail 15 Jul 2005 93,638 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2005 93,638 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

excessive oil leak from engine

o/s/f flexi brake hose metal ends getting corroded

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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VYJ 759Y is a 1983 Volkswagen T25 in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 58,096 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 VYJ 759Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VYJ 759Y is a 1983 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 21 April 1983.

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