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E509 HTL

1988 Volkswagen T25

Blue Diesel 1695cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

11,708 mi
Last recorded11,708 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen T25141,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE509 HTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,695cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 11,708 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 34,703 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 3,454 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear bumper missing

Pass 23 Mar 2013 97,660 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 97,659 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 89,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 89,476 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 78,114 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 78,111 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2010 70,432 miles

Brake rod damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise check steering track

advise wear in lighting switch

both front tyres, sidewalls perished

offside door step rusty

Fail 17 Apr 2010 70,432 miles

Brake rod damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise check steering track

advise wear in lighting switch

both front tyres, sidewalls perished

offside door step rusty

Fail 12 Apr 2010 70,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake rod damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise check steering track

advise wear in lighting switch

both front tyres, sidewalls perished

offside door step rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2009 66,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlamp beam outputs low

passenger front door step rusty

rear chassis members surface corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2009 66,502 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlamp beam outputs low

passenger front door step rusty

rear chassis members surface corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2008 63,138 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 56,693 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 49,145 miles

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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E509 HTL is a 1988 Volkswagen T25 in Blue with a 1,695cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 E509 HTL, 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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What year was E509 HTL registered?

E509 HTL is a 1988 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E509 HTL safe to buy?

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