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F729 OYY

1989 Volkswagen T25

Blue Petrol 1715cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

9,447 mi
Last recorded9,447 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen T25123,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF729 OYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,715cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 9,447 miles

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

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner body sill corroded

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

Fail 27 May 2026 9,388 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction mirror tat (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion nearside front inner sill

Pass 2 Jun 2025 6,532 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 6,514 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 3,132 miles

Brake pedal soft

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

Pass 18 May 2023 822 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

surface rust build up on body components

surface rust build up on suspension components

Pass 17 May 2022 110 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2022 110 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge

Rear number plat partly obscured by reverse camera but still readable

Pass 18 May 2020 141,865 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 141,340 miles

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

Rear SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 29 Mar 2018 140,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 140,703 miles

Metal brake pipe fouling handbrake quadrant/pivot protection rubber.

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

Nearside Front tyre generally poor condition.

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

Offside Rear chassis area corroded.

Play in ALL wheel bearings/hubs.

Steering rack mounting rubbers worn and have excessive play. (No criteria for Rfr).

Fail 3 Apr 2017 140,703 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' things on mirror (8.3.1e)

Metal brake pipe fouling handbrake quadrant/pivot protection rubber.

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

Nearside Front tyre generally poor condition.

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

Offside Rear chassis area corroded.

Play in ALL wheel bearings/hubs.

Steering rack mounting rubbers worn and have excessive play. (No criteria for Rfr).

Pass 16 Mar 2016 140,703 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Fail 7 Mar 2016 140,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 140,700 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 May 2012 139,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 139,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 138,516 miles

offside and nearside door steps corroded but not in perscibed area

Pass 10 Apr 2010 136,727 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 133,136 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 124,925 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 124,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 119,479 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 119,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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F729 OYY is a 1989 Volkswagen T25 in Blue with a 1,715cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 F729 OYY, 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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F729 OYY is a 1989 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 7 March 1989.

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