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WFX 701X

1982 Volkswagen T25

Brown Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,528 mi
Last recorded2,528 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen T2551,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFX 701X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 2,528 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 95,430 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 83,860 miles

All four road springs surface corroded.

Front brake discs corroded and pitted.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear metal brake pipes getting corroded.

Surface corrosion to both drivers and passenger side sill areas.

Surface corrosion to rear crossmember and all rear metal suspension componants.

Fail 1 Feb 2012 83,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

All four road springs surface corroded.

Front brake discs corroded and pitted.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear metal brake pipes getting corroded.

Surface corrosion to both drivers and passenger side sill areas.

Surface corrosion to rear crossmember and all rear metal suspension componants.

Pass 11 Aug 2008 83,094 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 80,807 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 80,807 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rack mounting rubbers soft

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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WFX 701X is a 1982 Volkswagen T25 in Brown with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WFX 701X, 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 WFX 701X registered?

WFX 701X is a 1982 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 1 July 1982.

Is WFX 701X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFX 701X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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