MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,489 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Gear box mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Suspension arm mount point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Suspension arm mount point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Shock absorber mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From master cylinder to valve (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Suspension arm mount point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger has a small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre perished on outer sidewall
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock (2.4.A.3)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front tyre perished on outer sidewall
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)
some corrosion on both iner sills
some corrosion on n/s/f outer wheel arch
some corrosion on o/s/r outer wheel arch
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded engine mount area of chassic (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm mount area (2.4.A.3)
slight play in front wheel bearings
some corrosion on o/s inner sill
some surface corrosion on n/s/r chassic
front tie rod bushes worn
slight play in rear wheel bearings
some play in front anti-roll bar d-bushes
surface corrosion in area or o/s/f jacking point
water pump leaking very slightly
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front tie rod bushes worn
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
slight play in rear wheel bearings
some play in front anti-roll bar d-bushes
surface corrosion in area or o/s/f jacking point
tailpipe corroded
water pump leaking very slightly
Fog light not working via trailer socket
Offside front brake partially seized
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight corrosion around offside rear chassis
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Fog Light not working on trailer socket
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake partially seized
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight corrosion around offside rear chassis
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
surface corrosion on n/s outer sill
Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s/r light lence cracked
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
surface corrosion on n/s outer sill
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play in o/s/f inner steering joint
Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
exhaust missing bolt
slight play in o/s/f inner steering joint
column switch insecure
some play in front wheel bearings
some play in steering rack
Nearside Rear brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
column switch insecure
some play in front wheel bearings
some play in steering rack
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Torsion bar cracked (2.4.E.1a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Torsion bar cracked (2.4.E.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 25?
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C258 GAT is a 1986 Volkswagen Type 25 in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1986 Volkswagen Type 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 62,042 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 Type 25 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 96 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C258 GAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Type 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 40 years old, this Volkswagen Type 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C258 GAT is a 1986 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 1 May 1986.
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