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B552 WOD

1985 Volkswagen T25

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,214 mi
Last recorded80,214 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen T2558,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB552 WOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 80,214 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 79,344 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 78,418 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 78,412 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 76,170 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 76,170 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 75,003 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 72,042 miles

Parking brake performance low

Pass 4 May 2018 71,163 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 27,446 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 27,446 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to parts of floor chassis and body

surface corrosion to some steel b/pipes

Pass 14 Oct 2006 23,644 miles

low reading rear brakes

Fail 3 Oct 2006 23,644 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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B552 WOD is a 1985 Volkswagen T25 in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B552 WOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B552 WOD registered?

B552 WOD is a 1985 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B552 WOD safe to buy?

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