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B230 XJO

1985 Volkswagen T25

Green Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,365 mi
Last recorded35,365 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen T2558,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB230 XJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 35,365 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 35,345 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 34,856 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 33,354 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 33,354 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch/b pillar close to jacking & body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery light on

Pass 18 Aug 2021 32,190 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside side panels corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

both rear brakes noisy on rbt

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 4 Aug 2021 32,184 miles

Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended rear seat belts jammed under seats (7.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside side panels corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

both rear brakes noisy on rbt

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 15 Jul 2020 31,641 miles

both outer side panel corroded

steering shaft rubber joint starting to perish

Fail 13 Jul 2020 31,641 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both outer side panel corroded

steering shaft rubber joint starting to perish

Pass 19 Jun 2019 31,628 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside side panel holed and corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 31,133 miles

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 31,122 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 30,202 miles

Central Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 28,974 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2016 28,968 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 27,722 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion n/s/f step/wheel arch area

Fail 21 Apr 2015 27,616 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering rack bushes slightly play

Pass 7 May 2014 26,440 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 May 2014 26,427 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 26,365 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front upper suspension arm has slight play in pin / bush

Pass 20 Jul 2011 25,923 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 22,897 miles

Nearside windscreen wiper blade pivot pin/arm worn.

Offside door step corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Fail 9 Jun 2010 22,896 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside windscreen wiper blade pivot pin/arm worn.

Offside door step corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 19,829 miles

NEARSIDE REAR HAND BRAKE CABLE LIGHT COROSION OUTER SLEEVE

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 18,852 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 18,504 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 15,984 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T25?

Based on 9,312 MOT tests across 509 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
1,367
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
509
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 363
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 303
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 299
Steering rack gaiter split 252
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B230 XJO is a 1985 Volkswagen T25 in Green with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 58,777 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen T25 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B230 XJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T25 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 41 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B230 XJO is a 1985 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 8 March 1985.

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