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F274 LSA

1988 Volkswagen Type 25

White Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

167,421 mi
Last recorded167,421 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Type 25113,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF274 LSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc
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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 167,421 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 167,145 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 167,049 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 166,432 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 164,426 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 164,426 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 162,966 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 162,964 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 155,659 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 155,659 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 152,539 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 152,539 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 152,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 149,802 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 14,980 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 149,471 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 149,471 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 147,543 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 147,501 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 146,334 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 146,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 144,644 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 141,356 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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F274 LSA is a 1988 Volkswagen Type 25 in White with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F274 LSA, 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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F274 LSA is a 1988 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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