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F294 AOB

1989 Volkswagen T25

Orange Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,436 mi
Last recorded152,436 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen T25123,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF294 AOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc
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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 152,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across chassis left to right (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 152,436 miles

Fuel hose leaking fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across chassis left to right (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 149,301 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 147,567 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 147,567 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working renew bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 146,337 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 145,333 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 144,200 miles

Nearside front tyre very close to legal limit

Slight drag on nearside rear wheel

Slight play in offside front anti-roll link

Fail 25 Aug 2017 144,199 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front tyre very close to legal limit

Slight drag on nearside rear wheel

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 7 Sep 2016 142,433 miles

Engine support bar front mountings very corroded

Interaction on nearside rear lights

Offside rear and nearside rear wheel arch/boot floor corroded

Play in nearside front wheel bearing

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Play in offside front anti roll bar bush

Fail 2 Sep 2016 142,430 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp With dip beam (1.4.A.2h)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Engine support bar front mountings very corroded

Interaction on nearside rear lights

Offside rear and nearside rear wheel arch/boot floor corroded

Play in nearside front wheel bearing

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Play in offside front anti roll bar bush

Fail 7 Jul 2016 142,376 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 138,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2014 135,996 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 135,996 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 135,322 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 134,829 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 132,829 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 132,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2009 132,675 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 132,638 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 127,566 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

hand brake will need attention soon

Pass 27 Feb 2007 120,608 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 120,254 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 112,239 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2006 112,239 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

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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F294 AOB is a 1989 Volkswagen T25 in Orange with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 123,211 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 F294 AOB, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F294 AOB is a 1989 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 10 March 1989.

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