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B654 HFE

1985 Volkswagen T25

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

63,931 mi
Last recorded63,931 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen T2558,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB654 HFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 63,931 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 62,120 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 55,695 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 50,193 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 50,191 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 49,457 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 48,685 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 48,682 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe missing (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 46,814 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 42,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2013 39,754 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 36,233 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 33,348 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 32,976 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 31,877 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 May 2009 31,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 31,075 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 29,440 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 29,440 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2006 26,622 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 26,622 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre perished on outer & inner walls

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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B654 HFE is a 1985 Volkswagen T25 in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B654 HFE, 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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B654 HFE is a 1985 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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