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WDP 500Y

1984 Volkswagen T25

Yellow Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,419 mi
Last recorded12,419 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen T2574,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDP 500Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 12,419 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

clutch slave leaking

Fail 16 Jul 2026 12,419 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

clutch slave leaking

Pass 23 Jul 2025 12,020 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

offside inner cv boot perished

signs of brake fluid leak from offside front

Fail 15 Jul 2025 12,020 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength within 30 cm of shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

offside inner cv boot perished

signs of brake fluid leak from offside front

Pass 12 Jul 2024 11,207 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Jul 2023 10,235 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 10,233 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 9,308 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 8,302 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 8,302 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 7,413 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 7,413 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 6,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 4,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 4,661 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play borderline (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 2,666 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 1,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2016 849 miles

slight bind on offside front brake

steering rack mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2016 849 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

slight bind on offside front brake

steering rack mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2014 695 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 97,731 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 95,551 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 95,551 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 92,969 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 90,113 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 88,980 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 88,337 miles

advise new wiper blades

advise rear no. plate cracked

advise spare tyre defective

dashboard lamps have earth fault

o/s/f perrishing

Fail 16 Oct 2008 88,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise h/brake worn and needs adjustment

advise new wiper blades

advise rear no. plate cracked

dashboard lamps have earth fault

n/s/f brake minor bind, advise front pads removed and cleaned.

o/s/f perrishing

Pass 17 Aug 2007 88,057 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 87,733 miles

SLIGHT IMBALLANCE ON HANDBRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTING.

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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WDP 500Y is a 1984 Volkswagen T25 in Yellow with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 74,827 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 WDP 500Y, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WDP 500Y is a 1984 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 27 April 1984.

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