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B389 LRR

1985 Volkswagen T25

Red Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,303 mi
Last recorded58,303 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen T2558,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB389 LRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 58,303 miles

Lower general corrosion to lower body

Pass 9 Jul 2024 57,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp beam deflector fitted

Nearside Rear Valance holed by corrosion in a prescribed area (engine mounting) but not significantly reduced in strength.

Offside Headlamp beam deflector fitted.

Fail 9 Jul 2024 57,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause loss of control of the vehicle Holed by corrosion throttle pedal insecure. (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valance holed by corrosion in a prescribed area (engine mounting) but not significantly reduced in strength.

Offside Headlamp beam deflector fitted.

Pass 12 Jul 2023 56,422 miles

Nearside Rear Corn underside holed by corrosion not in a prescibed area

Fail 12 Jul 2023 56,422 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Corn underside holed by corrosion not in a prescibed area

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 56,420 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 56,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Trailing arm mounting, outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 54,716 miles

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Main beam tell tail not working

Nearside Front Outer Sill slightly corroded

Nearside Front Step holed by corrosion not in a prescribed area not excessively weakened

Nearside Rear Corner floor holed by corrosion not in prescribed area

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 54,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Can't see front brake pads

Main beam tell tail not working

Nearside Front Outer Sill slightly corroded

Nearside Front Step holed by corrosion not in a prescribed area not excessively weakened

Nearside Rear Corner floor holed by corrosion not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 54,310 miles

Both rear brake drum back plate have surface corrosion.

Headlamps have beam deflectors fitted.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Various front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion.

Pass 26 Jul 2017 53,643 miles

Main beam tell tale light dim

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

Nearside Rear Lower rear floor holed by corrosion not prescribed area

Offside Front slight brake bind

Fail 26 Jul 2017 53,643 miles

Main beam tell tale light dim

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower rear floor holed by corrosion not prescribed area

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 3 Aug 2016 53,047 miles

offside front childs seat fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2016 53,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

offside front childs seat fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 50,590 miles

corrosion rear inner wheel arches/quater panels

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 25 Apr 2015 50,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

corrosion rear inner wheel arches/quater panels

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 5 Oct 2013 45,295 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 45,295 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 39,595 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 33,980 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2010 32,311 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 28,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 28,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 25,008 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 25,008 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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B389 LRR is a 1985 Volkswagen T25 in Red with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B389 LRR, 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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B389 LRR is a 1985 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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