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F381 UJH

1989 Volkswagen Type 25

White Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

283,094 mi
Last recorded283,094 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Type 25133,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF381 UJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc
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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 283,094 miles

Nearside Front step corroded

Nearside Rear inner body corroded

Offside Front step corroded

Offside Rear inner body corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2024 283,094 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front step corroded

Nearside Rear inner body corroded

Offside Front step corroded

Offside Rear inner body corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2023 282,732 miles

Corrosion to both rear pockets (behind rear wheels)

Corrosion to the steps in both front doors

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 281,154 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 278,819 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 278,819 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 275,418 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 275,418 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 269,050 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 269,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 261,450 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 256,636 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 May 2016 251,118 miles

Osr drives haft inner boot split and leaking

Fail 19 May 2016 250,961 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Osr drives haft inner boot split and leaking

Pass 20 May 2015 246,572 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 14 May 2014 244,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

the front to rear metal fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 239,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 May 2013 239,743 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 236,772 miles

ADVISORYS ON TEST NUMBER 368653802144

HEADLIGHT BEAM BENDERS FITTED TIME OF TEST

Fail 12 Apr 2012 236,719 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 10 May 2011 232,400 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

headlight deflectors fitted

Fail 6 May 2011 232,347 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

headlight deflectors fitted

o/s handbrake cable chaffing on fuel pipe

Pass 6 May 2010 225,802 miles

same advisory's as test no; 890854520164

Fail 4 May 2010 225,799 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

headlight deflectors fitted

Pass 12 May 2009 215,369 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 215,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 206,235 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 206,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 191,044 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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F381 UJH is a 1989 Volkswagen Type 25 in White with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 F381 UJH, 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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What year was F381 UJH registered?

F381 UJH is a 1989 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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