1984 Volkswagen Type 25 2.0L Petrol · A285 UGG
1984 Volkswagen Type 25 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 1984. Recorded mileage 98,860 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TYPE 25
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,860 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A285 UGG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2023
- 98,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A285 UGG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Volkswagen Type 25 (A285 UGG) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
A285 UGG Mileage History
- 21/09/202298,703 mi
- 23/09/202298,704 mi+1 mi
- 04/09/202398,835 mi+131 mi
- 12/09/202398,860 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 161 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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