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E977 JBF

1987 Volkswagen Type 25

Green Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,344 mi
Last recorded41,344 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Type 2533,118 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE977 JBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 41,344 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 31,586 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 29,227 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 29,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 24,558 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall cut but not to the cords

light corrosion to underbody

Fail 24 Jul 2017 24,558 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall cut but not to the cords

light corrosion to underbody

Pass 20 Jun 2016 19,435 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 15,404 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear lower inner wheel arch

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside headlamp beam image poor

Pass 17 May 2014 10,640 miles

Corrosion to front inner sills and offside rear lower inner wheel arch

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2014 10,598 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to front inner sills and offside rear lower inner wheel arch

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 8,770 miles

Chips in windscreen

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front road wheel stiff to turn by hand

Offside rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall

Poor beam image from offside headlight

Pass 23 Apr 2012 7,384 miles

Chips in windscreen

Coolant leak

Offside rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall

Fail 13 Apr 2012 7,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Chips in windscreen

Coolant leak

Offside rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall

Pass 9 Apr 2011 4,392 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 1,336 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre cut on inner wall

Pass 15 Apr 2009 96,695 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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E977 JBF is a 1987 Volkswagen Type 25 in Green with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 E977 JBF, 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 E977 JBF registered?

E977 JBF is a 1987 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 22 October 1987.

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