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E519 OME

1988 Volkswagen Type 25

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,401 mi
Last recorded89,401 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Type 25113,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE519 OME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 89,401 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 87,191 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 85,292 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 85,282 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 81,575 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 78,067 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 74,332 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 73,650 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 71,835 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 71,107 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner floor corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear suspension mount/outer sill damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 71,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner floor corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear suspension mount/outer sill damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 69,714 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 68,195 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 66,072 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 65,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 63,398 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 61,624 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 58,045 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 58,045 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2008 55,125 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 55,117 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 53,452 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 51,959 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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E519 OME is a 1988 Volkswagen Type 25 in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Type 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 113,856 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 E519 OME, 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 38 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 E519 OME registered?

E519 OME is a 1988 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 29 February 1988.

Is E519 OME safe to buy?

The MOT history for E519 OME shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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