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C258 GAT

1986 Volkswagen Type 25

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

30,489 mi
Last recorded30,489 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Type 2562,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC258 GAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 30,489 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 30,348 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 30,157 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 30,084 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 29,628 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 29,626 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 28,950 miles

some corrosion on both iner sills

some corrosion on n/s/f outer wheel arch

some corrosion on o/s/r outer wheel arch

Fail 23 May 2016 28,950 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 26,205 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

some corrosion on o/s inner sill

some surface corrosion on n/s/r chassic

Pass 16 Apr 2014 22,529 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 22,529 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 19,436 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 19,436 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 16,198 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 16,198 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 12,640 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f inner steering joint

Fail 7 Mar 2011 12,640 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 8,371 miles

column switch insecure

some play in front wheel bearings

some play in steering rack

Fail 8 Mar 2010 8,371 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 6,189 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 6,189 miles

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)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 61,111 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2007 4,775 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2006 1,854 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 25?

Based on 1,693 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
1,481
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 56
Brake pipe excessively corroded 54
Steering rack gaiter split 52
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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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