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E207 FRA

1987 Volkswagen Type 25

Grey Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,476 mi
Last recorded26,476 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Type 2533,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE207 FRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 26,476 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 20,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner closing panal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 15,792 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 15,792 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 15,367 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 14,632 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 12,345 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 11,799 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 11,799 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 10,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 7,445 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 7,439 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 5,549 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 5,549 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 34,254 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 31,982 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 30,932 miles

slight wear on o/s/f tyre inner tread

Pass 26 Jun 2010 28,785 miles

o/s/f tyre inner tread starting towear

Pass 13 Jun 2009 24,014 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre inner tread wearing down

Fail 21 Jun 2008 14,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2008 14,078 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2007 96,049 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 7,563 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 7,563 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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E207 FRA is a 1987 Volkswagen Type 25 in Grey with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Type 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 33,118 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E207 FRA, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Type 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E207 FRA registered?

E207 FRA is a 1987 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E207 FRA safe to buy?

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