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JGJ 253X

1982 Volkswagen Type 25

Brown Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,227 mi
Last recorded110,227 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Type 2534,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGJ 253X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 110,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear corrosion nearside rear inner body behind wheel arch

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play lower steering column bush

Fail 2 Nov 2020 110,227 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear corrosion nearside rear inner body behind wheel arch

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play lower steering column bush

Pass 27 Oct 2015 107,050 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front - from hoses to callipers (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to both front inner step sills

corrosion to nearside rear inner quarter panel

oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 26 Oct 2015 107,010 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front - from hoses to callipers (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension retaining device missing both rear hub nut split pins (2.5.A.4)

corrosion to both front inner step sills

corrosion to nearside rear inner quarter panel

oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Jun 2013 101,929 miles

Gearbox bolts loose

Holes and corrosion to front of nearside outer sill

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 101,870 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Gearbox bolts loose

Holes and corrosion to front of nearside outer sill

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 100,944 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 100,944 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 100,932 miles

Both front door steps corroded.

Oil leak

Suface corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 14 May 2010 100,240 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2009 100,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2008 97,749 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 60,069 miles

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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JGJ 253X is a 1982 Volkswagen Type 25 in Brown with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Type 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 34,406 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 JGJ 253X, 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 44 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 JGJ 253X registered?

JGJ 253X is a 1982 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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