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C194 EBV

1985 Volkswagen T25

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

90,104 mi
Last recorded90,104 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen T2558,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC194 EBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2021 90,104 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lights not working pre April 1986

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Nearside front inner sill corroded out of prescribed areas

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside front jacking point area corroded out of prescribed areas

Underside of vehicle corroded in various places

Underside vehicle braking steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2016 90,103 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake test not carried out due to vehicle overheating

Nearside jacking point corroded

Speed cable fouling nearside anti-roll bar link

Underside vehicle various stages of corrosion

Windscreen chipped

Wiring at nearside rear exposed

Pass 7 May 2015 90,089 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 90,084 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 89,818 miles

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

slight corrosion around o/s/f step

small rust hole near o/s/f jacking point but not causing weakness

Fail 27 Mar 2014 89,818 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

slight corrosion around o/s/f step

small rust hole near o/s/f jacking point but not causing weakness

Pass 18 Apr 2013 89,589 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 89,586 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 89,134 miles

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant hoses insecure at rear

o/s/f door step excessively corroded

rear reflectors slightly discoloured - lenses tinted

Fail 12 Apr 2012 89,132 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant hoses insecure at rear

indicators flashing slightly fast

o/s/f door step excessively corroded

o/s/r position lamp slightly dull

rear reflectors slightly discoloured - lenses tinted

Pass 4 Apr 2011 87,801 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 86,707 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 86,707 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 84,193 miles

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

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

sidewall of osr tyre slightly perished on surface area

Fail 22 Apr 2009 84,193 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

sidewall of osr tyre slightly perished on surface area

Pass 6 Aug 2007 82,410 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 81,353 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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C194 EBV is a 1985 Volkswagen T25 in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 C194 EBV, 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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C194 EBV is a 1985 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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