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F108 SYE

1988 Volkswagen T25

Green Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

222,960 mi
Last recorded222,960 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen T25141,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF108 SYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 222,960 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 222,957 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 222,957 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 222,957 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 222,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

revers lamp not working

Fail 12 Apr 2023 222,957 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

revers lamp not working

Pass 7 Apr 2022 222,957 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front washer jet low effort

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

general under body corrosion and undersealed

Fail 7 Apr 2022 222,957 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front washer jet low effort

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

general under body corrosion and undersealed

Fail 15 Feb 2022 222,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Sill corroded

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 222,957 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 222,957 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 222,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2019 222,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch & inner sill - as chalked. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill & inner wheel arch - as chalked. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as chalked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill - as chalked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 222,957 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 222,957 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 222,957 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective anti-roll bar mounting nut (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion under side of vehicle some heavy corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp n/s + o/s flashing slower than normal (1.4.A.2h)

Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced n/s + o/s (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded surface (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point heavy corrosion,holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner + outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion lower box section when sliding door is opened heavy corrosion + holed not within 30cm of mountings at time of test (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion lower wheel arch/inner arch heavy corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s + o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp n/s + o/s flashing slower than normal (1.4.A.2h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel due to rack being worn (2.2.A.1b)

center gear linkage pivot point very worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

clutch pipe insecure

engine breather pipe kinked over

engine protection bar missing

front bash plate missing

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s + o/s (3.7.B.3)

front diff mount bushes worn cracking

fuel tank straps broken due to heavy corrosion,fuel tank still secure

hand brake cable rod/adjuster bent

n/s/f tyre perishing + feathering

n/s/r hand brake cable insecure

n/s/r inner drive shaft boot perishing

n/s/r tyre feathered

n/s/r tyre some cuts in tread but no cords showing

o/s/f tyre perishing + feathered

o/s/r + n/s/r brake back plates corroded

o/s/r inner driveshaft boot perishing

o/s/r outer driveshaft boot split

o/s/r tyre cracking but no cords showing

prop shaft not fitted

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

rear wiper blade split

n/s/r drive shaft outer bolts all loose

Pass 4 Aug 2016 222,957 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 222,957 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 222,957 miles

nearside front tyre worn heavily on outside edge

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 24 Apr 2013 222,956 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 222,956 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 222,891 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake pipe damp??

Pass 2 Sep 2011 222,336 miles

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

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

prop shaft missing

rear cv boots

Fail 2 Sep 2011 222,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

prop shaft missing

rear cv boots

Pass 13 Aug 2010 213,677 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 202,999 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 191,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

screw in n/s/rear tyre.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 191,377 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

screw in n/s/rear tyre.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 172,385 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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F108 SYE is a 1988 Volkswagen T25 in Green with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 F108 SYE, 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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F108 SYE is a 1988 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 28 October 1988.

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