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WHK 821W

1981 Volkswagen Type 25

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,076 mi
Last recorded75,076 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Type 2534,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHK 821W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 75,076 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 73,599 miles

driveshaft cv joints worn

engine oil leaks

front brake pipes c orroded

front tie bar bushes worn

fuel tank vent pipes corroded

inner arch corrosion

left/right front wheel rims slight buckle

main brake pipe corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

right front inner arch corroded

sills contain newspaper

sills/inner sills corroded

steering rack mounts worn

steering rack play

Fail 1 Nov 2010 73,599 miles

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

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

driveshaft cv joints worn

engine oil leaks

front brake pipes c orroded

front tie bar bushes worn

fuel tank vent pipes corroded

inner arch corrosion

left/right front wheel rims slight buckle

main brake pipe corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

right front inner arch corroded

sills contain newspaper

sills/inner sills corroded

steering rack mounts worn

steering rack play

Pass 11 Jan 2010 69,126 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 69,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 67,618 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 62,978 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 62,978 miles

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

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

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

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

†offside rear ferrule corroded

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

both rear and nearside front tyre side walls perished

nearside rear ferrule corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2005 60,474 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

rear of both sills have advance corrosion

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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WHK 821W is a 1981 Volkswagen Type 25 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 WHK 821W, 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.

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WHK 821W is a 1981 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 1 July 1981.

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