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DVU 321Y

1983 Volkswagen Type 25

Blue Petrol 1966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,318 mi
Last recorded21,318 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Type 2555,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVU 321Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,966cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 21,318 miles

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

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

Nearside rear door slight corroded

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 21,318 miles

Central Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside rear door slight corroded

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 21,196 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2022 21,196 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2021 20,551 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 20,448 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside rear body slightly corroded

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside rear body slightly corroded

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 20,452 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 20,448 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 20,225 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 19,625 miles

Offside front lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated!

Slight deteriation to front suspension bushes!

Vehicle has slight oil leak!

Pass 18 Nov 2013 18,214 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 18,214 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 16,315 miles

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

oil leak

play in all rear wheel bearings

Fail 18 Sep 2012 16,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

oil leak

play in all rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Sep 2011 129,957 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 7,598 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 3,579 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 98,619 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 97,275 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 94,319 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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DVU 321Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Type 25 in Blue with a 1,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DVU 321Y, 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 DVU 321Y registered?

DVU 321Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 8 February 1983.

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