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XEC 617Y

1982 Volkswagen T25

Orange Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,587 mi
Last recorded61,587 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen T2551,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEC 617Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 61,587 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 60,439 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 59,355 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 58,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 55,778 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 48,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 40,808 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 34,590 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 30,115 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 27,054 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 19,511 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2011 13,300 miles

nearside rear shock slight weep

slight bearing noise O/S/R

Fail 7 Sep 2011 43,251 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight bearing noise on the offside rear

Pass 1 Sep 2010 5,758 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 95,137 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 95,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 86,281 miles

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F WHEEL BEARING AND SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 18 Sep 2008 86,265 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F WHEEL BEARING AND SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 21 Sep 2007 77,414 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 77,414 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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XEC 617Y is a 1982 Volkswagen T25 in Orange with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XEC 617Y, 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.

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What year was XEC 617Y registered?

XEC 617Y is a 1982 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 25 November 1982.

Is XEC 617Y safe to buy?

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