MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,076 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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
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
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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