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DLM 522Y

1983 Volkswagen Type 25

Brown Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

32,910 mi
Last recorded32,910 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Type 2555,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLM 522Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 32,910 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 32,127 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 31,316 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 31,287 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mountinf (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering linkage mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached nut not secure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front speedo cable rubbing on suspension

Fuel hose corroded engine pay (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 30,726 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2017 30,720 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2016 28,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner sill slight corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill slight corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2016 28,097 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner sill slight corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill slight corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 26,931 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear tailpipe corroded and holed

Fail 28 Aug 2013 26,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear tailpipe corroded and holed

Pass 17 Aug 2012 26,210 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 26,197 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 25?

Based on 1,693 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
1,481
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 56
Brake pipe excessively corroded 54
Steering rack gaiter split 52
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DLM 522Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Type 25 in Brown with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Type 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 55,262 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 Type 25 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 96 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DLM 522Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 43 years old, this Volkswagen Type 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DLM 522Y registered?

DLM 522Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 22 April 1983.

Is DLM 522Y safe to buy?

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