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EEA 364Y

1983 Volkswagen Type 25

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

46,710 mi
Last recorded46,710 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Type 2555,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEA 364Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc
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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 46,710 miles

suspension arms corroded but not excessive

Fail 25 May 2022 46,710 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front inner rackends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

suspension arms corroded but not excessive

Pass 29 Jul 2020 46,698 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 46,697 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 46,480 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both NS & OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Jul 2018 46,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Jul 2017 45,694 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 45,084 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 45,084 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front x3 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 44,628 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 44,628 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 43,856 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 43,850 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 43,829 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 43,775 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2012 43,775 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2010 41,424 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 41,424 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 41,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2009 35,288 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 35,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2008 31,841 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 31,818 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 12 Mar 2007 25,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 25,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 19,543 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 19,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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EEA 364Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Type 25 in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EEA 364Y, 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 EEA 364Y registered?

EEA 364Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 8 April 1983.

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