MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
283,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front step corroded
Nearside Rear inner body corroded
Offside Front step corroded
Offside Rear inner body corroded
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
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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
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)
Osr drives haft inner boot split and leaking
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
nearside front wheel bearing has slight play
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
ADVISORYS ON TEST NUMBER 368653802144
HEADLIGHT BEAM BENDERS FITTED TIME OF TEST
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)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
headlight deflectors fitted
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
same advisory's as test no; 890854520164
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
headlight deflectors fitted
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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F381 UJH is a 1989 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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