MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,968 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Distribution Block To Flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis Leg Holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Distribution Block To Flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footstep. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
General corrosion all over vehicle
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill & inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both sills corroded.
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)
General corrosion underside of vehicle.
Rear brake application slightly uneven.
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear inner wheel arches. (2.4.A.3)
Both sills corroded.
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)
General corrosion underside of vehicle.
Rear brake application slightly uneven.
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f mirror
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Volkswagen T25?
Based on 9,312 MOT tests across 509 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F989 OWL is a 1988 Volkswagen T25 in White with a 1,715cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1988 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 141,734 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 F989 OWL, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F989 OWL is a 1988 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 31 December 1988.
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