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KNL 793X

1981 Volkswagen Type 25

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

18,443 mi
Last recorded18,443 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Type 2534,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNL 793X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2015 18,443 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

offside and nearside inner and outer sills holed and corroded at the front

Pass 14 Mar 2014 15,907 miles

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

near side front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 12 Mar 2014 15,907 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

near side front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Mar 2013 12,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 12,816 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 8,949 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2012 8,949 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

oil level low

Pass 14 Mar 2011 49,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight cut in OSR tyre valve caused by wheeltrim

Fail 11 Mar 2011 4,936 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine oil level below minimum

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight cut in OSR tyre valve caused by wheeltrim

Pass 23 Mar 2010 1,657 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2010 1,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 98,387 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 97,615 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 97,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres cracking/perished

Pass 10 Jul 2007 96,391 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 94,776 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 94,776 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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KNL 793X is a 1981 Volkswagen Type 25 in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Type 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.5% with a typical mileage of 34,128 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 KNL 793X, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Type 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KNL 793X registered?

KNL 793X is a 1981 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 23 October 1981.

Is KNL 793X safe to buy?

The MOT history for KNL 793X shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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