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F976 SMO

1989 Volkswagen Type 25

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,270 mi
Last recorded107,270 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Type 25133,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF976 SMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 107,270 miles

Front suspension has surface corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside rear floor corroded outside of prescribed area

Wheel bearing has slight play All four wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 107,263 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front suspension has surface corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside rear floor corroded outside of prescribed area

Wheel bearing has slight play All four wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 106,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to brake hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 106,156 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 106,156 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 105,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 104,683 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 103,822 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 102,722 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 101,646 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 98,718 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 98,718 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 96,762 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 94,324 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 94,324 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 93,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 91,309 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 91,308 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 88,027 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 88,027 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 81,677 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 81,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 78,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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F976 SMO is a 1989 Volkswagen Type 25 in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 F976 SMO, 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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F976 SMO is a 1989 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 7 April 1989.

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