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F51 MTT

1989 Volkswagen T25

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

123,534 mi
Last recorded123,534 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen T25123,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF51 MTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 123,534 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 118,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 118,975 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 114,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front door step corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion engine bay (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer panel to rear of bumper (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front door step corroded

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion engine bay (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 May 2017 114,264 miles

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front door step corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion engine bay (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer panel to rear of bumper (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front door step corroded

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion engine bay (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 114,052 miles

Front panel corroded

Offside Front inner/outer sill corroded

both front door steps corroded

Fail 24 May 2016 114,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Front panel corroded

Offside Front inner/outer sill corroded

both front door steps corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 113,951 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 May 2015 113,943 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 112,664 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 112,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 109,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 107,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 105,055 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 105,055 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 103,104 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 103,101 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 99,352 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 99,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 98,944 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 98,944 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 97,661 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 97,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F51 MTT is a 1989 Volkswagen T25 in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 F51 MTT, 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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F51 MTT is a 1989 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 2 June 1989.

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