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F424 FWE

1989 Volkswagen T25

Red Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,801 mi
Last recorded151,801 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen T25123,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF424 FWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 151,801 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 151,406 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short on calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 150,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both short fronts(caliper) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 150,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Aug 2017 145,104 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 11 Jul 2017 145,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort brake pipe burst during test (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets need adjusting (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe leaking burst during brake test (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Sep 2010 143,715 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 143,705 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 143,022 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 143,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 May 2007 142,319 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 142,308 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 141,467 miles

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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F424 FWE is a 1989 Volkswagen T25 in Red with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F424 FWE, 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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F424 FWE is a 1989 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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