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F999 PSL

1989 Volkswagen T25

Blue Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,216 mi
Last recorded133,216 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen T25123,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF999 PSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 133,216 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 133,001 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 133,001 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 131,139 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 130,631 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 130,360 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

aux belt squealing

Pass 22 May 2019 128,555 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 128,554 miles

Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2018 127,334 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 125,980 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 124,903 miles

Offside Front has corrosion around fuel cap area & arch

Offside Rear has corrosion around the arch

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 May 2016 124,831 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front has corrosion around fuel cap area & arch

Offside Rear has corrosion around the arch

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 124,333 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 124,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 124,147 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 124,144 miles

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

clutch fluide pipe corroded and leaking

Pass 15 Apr 2013 123,211 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 123,211 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 122,677 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 121,837 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 121,418 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 121,412 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 120,275 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 119,010 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 116,395 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 114,021 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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F999 PSL is a 1989 Volkswagen T25 in Blue with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F999 PSL, 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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F999 PSL is a 1989 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 1 July 1989.

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