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F525 OTA

1989 Volkswagen Type 25

Grey Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,189 mi
Last recorded178,189 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Type 25133,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF525 OTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 178,189 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 175,343 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 172,564 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 170,162 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 167,692 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 165,043 miles

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 16 May 2014 165,043 miles

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

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 162,866 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 158,826 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 26 May 2007 158,467 miles

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

air leak o/s, slight play steering rack rubbers.

Pass 10 May 2006 156,876 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 156,876 miles

Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear fuel pipes corroded

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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F525 OTA is a 1989 Volkswagen Type 25 in Grey with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F525 OTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F525 OTA registered?

F525 OTA is a 1989 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F525 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F525 OTA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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