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F800 KEC

1989 Volkswagen Type 25

Blue Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

133,578 mi
Last recorded133,578 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Type 25133,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF800 KEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 133,578 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 10 Oct 2025 133,578 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 133,511 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Sep 2024 133,506 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2023 132,206 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 127,767 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 127,252 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 121,960 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 121,960 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 119,621 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 116,513 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 115,788 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 115,788 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 115,430 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 115,429 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from comp valve to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from comp valve to flexi o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 113,048 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 113,048 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 110,727 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 110,727 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 108,520 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 105,385 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 101,798 miles

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)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 101,798 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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 25 May 2011 100,986 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2010 96,329 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 96,329 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 94,477 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 94,436 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 92,179 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 92,179 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 88,313 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 86,065 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 86,065 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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F800 KEC is a 1989 Volkswagen Type 25 in Blue with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 F800 KEC, 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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F800 KEC is a 1989 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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