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YJT 454Y

1982 Volkswagen T25

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

43,404 mi
Last recorded43,404 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen T2551,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJT 454Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 43,404 miles

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

wipers slow

Fail 6 Jun 2019 43,404 miles

Fuel hose leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

slight foot brake travel

wipers slow

Pass 7 Nov 2017 43,284 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 43,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 41,471 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 40,613 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2015 40,531 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

heat exchangers blowing exhaust fumes directly in to cabin

Fail 23 Jul 2014 39,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 39,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 38,776 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f door step rusting

Fail 5 Aug 2013 38,776 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s/f door step rusting

Pass 25 Aug 2011 37,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

front brake disc's rusting

slight brake drag o/s/f wheel

Pass 21 May 2010 37,534 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2010 37,527 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2008 37,101 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2007 36,409 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

o/s door step rusting

Pass 14 Jun 2006 36,055 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2006 36,028 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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YJT 454Y is a 1982 Volkswagen T25 in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 YJT 454Y, 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 YJT 454Y registered?

YJT 454Y is a 1982 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 20 August 1982.

Is YJT 454Y safe to buy?

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