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NPF 383W

1981 Volkswagen T25

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,558 mi
Last recorded146,558 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen T2562,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPF 383W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 146,558 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 146,558 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel pipe insecure Fuel filler neck (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2019 146,457 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2019 146,454 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 146,306 miles

front seats loose on swivel base (poor design)

intermittent fault on light switch , ok at test

Pass 25 May 2017 145,999 miles

both front seats loose , movement in turning mechanism

Fail 25 May 2017 145,999 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front seats loose , movement in turning mechanism

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 16 May 2016 145,995 miles

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

Offside Rear worn badly on inner edge / cracked & perrished

exhaust heat exchanger insecure / deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2015 145,958 miles

exhaust heat exchanger rusted & in poor condition

main beam indicater lamp yellow

n/s & o/s front wheel arch's rusted

n/s/f step rusted

o/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge

passenger front seat loose due to swivel arrangement

Fail 9 Apr 2015 145,958 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust heat exchanger rusted & in poor condition

main beam indicater lamp yellow

n/s & o/s front wheel arch's rusted

n/s/f step rusted

o/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge

passenger front seat loose due to swivel arrangement

Pass 3 Jul 2014 145,946 miles

main beam indicater not working

n/s door step rusted

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

corrosion in n/s & o/s front wheel arches

flexi steering coupling deteriorated

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

passenger seat worn / loose

Fail 30 Jun 2014 145,946 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

corrosion in n/s & o/s front wheel arches

flexi steering coupling deteriorated

main beam indicater not working

n/s door step rusted

o/s sill rusted , not in prescibed area

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

passenger seat worn / loose

Fail 19 May 2014 145,946 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corroision around filler neck but ok at time of test

main bean tele tale not working with lights on

nearside front floor corroded but not in perscribed area

nearside front step corroded but not in perscribed area

nearside front tyrs bald on inner edge only but ok at test

nearside rear inner arch corroded but not in perscribed area

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

nearside steering arm has slight play

offside rear arch and floor corroded corroded but not in perscribed area

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

steering rack bushes has slight play

Pass 14 May 2013 145,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both front inner wings have been repaired and undersealed

chassis has been undersealed including brake pipes

nearside rear inner wing corroded not within 30cm of mounting points

Pass 18 Apr 2012 145,481 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

chassis has been undersealed incl various brake pipes

front inner wings have been repaired and undersealed

nearside rear inner wing corroded not within 30cm of mounting points

Pass 10 May 2011 144,568 miles

Oil leak

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise electrics in & arround cab in poor condition

osr drive shaft boot insecure

Fail 5 May 2011 144,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

osr drive shaft boot insecure

Pass 4 May 2010 143,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

corrosion in rear floor panels

front tyres slightly worn on inner edge of tread

heat exchanger outer casings corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2010

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

corrosion in rear floor panels

front tyres slightly worn on inner edge of tread

heat exchanger outer casings corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2009 141,413 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

heat exchangers in poor condition

Fail 23 Apr 2009 141,376 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine and gearbox oil leaks

heat exchangers in poor condition

Pass 1 May 2008 140,164 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 140,057 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 137,587 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 133,762 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T25?

Based on 9,312 MOT tests across 509 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
1,367
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
509
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 363
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 303
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 299
Steering rack gaiter split 252
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NPF 383W is a 1981 Volkswagen T25 in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 62,824 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 T25 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NPF 383W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T25 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NPF 383W is a 1981 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 23 March 1981.

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