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E308 LLT

1988 Volkswagen T25

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

263,758 mi
Last recorded263,758 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen T25141,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE308 LLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 263,758 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner rear section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 263,749 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner rear section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 263,260 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 263,260 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 262,971 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 262,967 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear of inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Heater exhaust pipe insecure and likely to become detached

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 262,686 miles

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2021 262,679 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

heavy corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch at rear outside prescribed area

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2020 262,662 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

corrosion to inner and outer sills

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 25 Jun 2019 260,861 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

body has corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2018 328,814 miles

Corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear chassis crossmember

Fail 29 Jun 2018 328,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe corroded & burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From 'T' connection to rear hose covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear chassis crossmember

Pass 13 Jul 2017 323,881 miles

Corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Corrosion to nearside front door step

Fail 6 Jul 2017 323,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, by sliding door (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Corrosion to nearside front door step

Pass 13 Jul 2016 320,179 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear tyre valves deteriorated and have slight damage

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 320,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear tyre valves deteriorated and have slight damage

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 313,247 miles

Intermittant fault with windscreen washers

Pass 14 Jul 2014 307,015 miles

All four suspension coil springs corroding

Both front Trac control arm bushes deteriorating

Both front anti roll bar drop link bushes have slight movement

Both front tyres perishing

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front flexable brake hose, close to fouling on full lock.

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 306,901 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

All four suspension coil springs corroding

Both front Trac control arm bushes deteriorating

Both front anti roll bar drop link bushes have slight movement

Both front tyres perishing

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front flexable brake hose, close to fouling on full lock.

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 30,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe damp

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 29 Jun 2013

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe damp

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Jul 2012 295,338 miles

Corrosion to front panel behind bumper

Corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside & nearside front upper suspention ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jul 2011 292,734 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

corrosion on brake pipes

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

offside front tyre wearing low

wear in front suspension bushes

Pass 17 Jun 2010 292,616 miles

beam deflectors fitted

general corrosion on underside and bodywork

offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 11 Jun 2010 292,616 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general corrosion on underside and bodywork

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Jul 2009 290,686 miles

beam deflectors fitted

corrosion on brake pipes

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 11 Jul 2008 288,143 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 288,130 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion on rear shock absorbers

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Jul 2007 251,058 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 251,058 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 276,646 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 276,646 miles

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

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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E308 LLT is a 1988 Volkswagen T25 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 141,734 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 E308 LLT, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E308 LLT is a 1988 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 19 May 1988.

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