MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,792 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Fuel tank insecure fuel breather tank adrift (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension and chassis members corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
accelerator pedal adrift
rivets fastening fibreglass roof extension loose in places
vehicle interior incomplete at time of test
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower reel mounting holed and corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Electrical wiring insecure under accelerator pedal (1.9.2a)
Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed under vehicle (1.9.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of rear wheel arch around outer wishbone mounting (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower reel mounting holed and corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Rear Electrical wiring insecure rear of engine compartment (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front non obligatory mirror isecure
Nearside Rear wheel stud short-not showing thread
rear brake effort low suggesting repair or renewal may be required
rivets holding on fibreglass roof loose
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step holed and rotten (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step rotten and holed (6.1.B.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Nearside passenger door hinge insecure door sliding hinge (6.2.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Fuel tank leaking fuel filler neck leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake servo vacuum hoses perishing in engine compartment (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush split (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed sliding door rear hinge track corroded and holed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
all tyres appear low on pressure
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
alternator belt split
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
alternator belt split
no dashboard illumination
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside rear tyre punctured
Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
offside rear tyre punctured
wiring fouling accelerator pedal
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside mirror loose
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside mirror loose
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fluid leak behind dash
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen T25?
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E48 BWL is a 1988 Volkswagen T25 in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E48 BWL, 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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E48 BWL is a 1988 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 18 May 1988.
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