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XUR 326X

1981 Volkswagen T25

Brown Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,527 mi
Last recorded37,527 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen T2562,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUR 326X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 37,527 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 36,195 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 May 2019 36,173 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 34,545 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2018 34,537 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 33,049 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill has slight corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Slight damage to inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate has slightly cracked

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2017 33,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 31,500 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked but not showing cords

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres cracked but not showing cords

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 29,324 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 27,931 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 263,382 miles

Front number plate

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre cracked but but not showing cords

Pass 10 May 2012 25,347 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 24,103 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 22,396 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 22,383 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 19,219 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 19,219 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 19,214 miles

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

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

slight wear in rack mtg bushes

Fail 6 Apr 2009 18,896 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

slight wear in rack mtg bushes

Pass 8 Apr 2008 15,454 miles

damage to front number plate

Fail 5 Apr 2008 15,441 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to front number plate

Pass 13 Apr 2007 11,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel filler neck hose deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2007 11,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel filler neck hose deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2006 7,076 miles

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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XUR 326X is a 1981 Volkswagen T25 in Brown with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 62,824 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 XUR 326X, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XUR 326X registered?

XUR 326X is a 1981 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 14 September 1981.

Is XUR 326X safe to buy?

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