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TAP 167X

1982 Volkswagen Type 25

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

23,925 mi
Last recorded23,925 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Type 2534,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAP 167X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 23,925 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 23,926 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Both sides (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 23,875 miles

Several areas of corrosion on both the underside and body of the vehicle

Slight play in the rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Aug 2016 23,852 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 23,828 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly

Oil leak on both the engine and the gearbox

Pass 14 Aug 2014 23,589 miles

Oil leak

Several areas of surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Pass 28 Aug 2013 23,239 miles

Nearside rear valence holed and corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2013 23,238 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake flexi hoses perished

Nearside rear valence holed and corroded

Offside outer sill holed and corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 22,715 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 22,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 22,439 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 21,749 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Some areas of corrosion on body work

Pass 19 Aug 2009 20,196 miles

Rear cargo area holed and corroded but not in pescribed area

Several body panels have surface corrosion

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Aug 2008 18,926 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 18,336 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 16,681 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2006 16,681 miles

Oil leak

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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TAP 167X is a 1982 Volkswagen Type 25 in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 TAP 167X, 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 TAP 167X registered?

TAP 167X is a 1982 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 28 April 1982.

Is TAP 167X safe to buy?

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