1983 Volkswagen T25 2.0L Petrol · HBA 297Y
1983 Volkswagen T25 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1983. Recorded mileage 35,621 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN T25
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,621 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HBA 297Y Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 35,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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HBA 297Y Mileage History
- 29/03/202230,007 mi
- 18/05/202332,149 mi+2,142 mi
- 22/05/202332,155 mi+6 mi
- 20/07/202635,619 mi+3,464 mi
- 31/07/202635,621 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,294 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HBA 297Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen T25 (HBA 297Y) between March 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 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: Steering (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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