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F914 DNY

1989 Volkswagen T25

Beige Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

133,355 mi
Last recorded133,355 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen T25123,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF914 DNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 133,355 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 133,355 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 2 Aug 2024 133,355 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Aug 2023 133,355 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 132,296 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 132,296 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 131,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 131,338 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 129,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 129,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 128,495 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 128,491 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 125,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Fail 30 Jun 2017 125,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 1 Jul 2016 122,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

tow bar electrics faulty

Fail 30 Jun 2016 122,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

tow bar electrics faulty

Pass 1 Jul 2015 120,251 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 120,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 118,150 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 117,219 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 117,219 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 116,496 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general corrosion to off side and near side inner and outr sills

Pass 3 Aug 2009 115,120 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 114,426 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

surface corrosion to both outer sills,

Pass 3 Aug 2007 113,829 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 112,168 miles

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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F914 DNY is a 1989 Volkswagen T25 in Beige with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 F914 DNY, 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 F914 DNY registered?

F914 DNY is a 1989 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 6 June 1989.

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