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F989 OWL

1988 Volkswagen T25

White Petrol 1715cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,968 mi
Last recorded215,968 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen T25141,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF989 OWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,715cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 215,968 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Distribution Block To Flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 215,968 miles

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))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 214,818 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 214,818 miles

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))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 214,478 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 212,914 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 212,808 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 212,086 miles

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)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 212,051 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 210,327 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 209,363 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 208,391 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 204,727 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 207,976 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 199,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2010 190,671 miles

o/s/f mirror

Pass 8 May 2009 183,602 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 177,053 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 171,536 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 171,536 miles

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.

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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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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