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F290 RRO

1989 Volkswagen Type 25

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

277,505 mi
Last recorded277,505 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Type 25133,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF290 RRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 277,505 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 277,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 267,634 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 258,412 miles

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

general corrosion to body poor repairs carried out to nsf osf inner wheel arches

Pass 25 Sep 2013 252,800 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 245,984 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 236,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 225,689 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 225,578 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 215,262 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

offside rear parking brake low effort

Pass 17 Sep 2008 202,647 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

offside driveshaft inner gaiter incorrectly fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2008 202,569 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

offside driveshaft inner gaiter incorrectly fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2007 191,603 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

offside diveshaft inner gaiter needs refitting and new clip

Pass 24 Aug 2006 186,181 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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F290 RRO is a 1989 Volkswagen Type 25 in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Type 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 133,511 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 F290 RRO, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Type 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F290 RRO is a 1989 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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