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YVU 144Y

1982 Volkswagen T25

Brown Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,097 mi
Last recorded85,097 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen T2551,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVU 144Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 85,097 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 84,817 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 84,415 miles

front and rear bumpers missing

Fail 13 Jun 2014 84,403 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front and rear bumpers missing

Fail 3 May 2012 81,655 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 81,655 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 81,655 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2011 76,874 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 76,847 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 76,008 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 74,972 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 73,974 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 72,372 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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YVU 144Y is a 1982 Volkswagen T25 in Brown with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YVU 144Y, 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 YVU 144Y registered?

YVU 144Y is a 1982 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is YVU 144Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVU 144Y shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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