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F801 DCW

1989 Volkswagen T25

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

119,258 mi
Last recorded119,258 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen T25123,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF801 DCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 119,258 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides tie rod front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 119,258 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides tie rod front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2025 117,275 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 114,587 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 114,164 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 113,692 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 113,303 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 112,697 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 112,008 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion under arch inner wing area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 112,008 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to engine mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch to battery tray (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 110,789 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 107,689 miles

Nearside Rear inner wing minor corrosion / small hole

rear exhaust tail pipe corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2015 107,689 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear inner wing minor corrosion / small hole

rear exhaust tail pipe corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2014 106,075 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 106,075 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)

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 104,381 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 104,380 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 101,118 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 97,904 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 93,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 88,760 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 88,760 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside outer sill corroded (non prescribed area)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 88,748 miles

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear bumper insecure

offside rear brake flexi hose securing clip missing

Fail 2 Sep 2008 88,739 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear bumper insecure

offside rear brake flexi hose securing clip missing

Pass 14 Aug 2007 86,019 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 85,930 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 85,869 miles

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

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

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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F801 DCW is a 1989 Volkswagen T25 in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F801 DCW, 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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What year was F801 DCW registered?

F801 DCW is a 1989 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 3 April 1989.

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