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FNY 589V

1980 Volkswagen T25

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,759 mi
Last recorded41,759 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen T2571,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNY 589V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 41,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Additional braking device connector insecure brake hose (1.1.19 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Additional braking device connector insecure brake hose (1.1.19 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y pipe and through out exhaust system. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Additional braking device connector insecure brake hose (1.1.19 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 27 Jun 2019 41,709 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.0mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 'u' bend leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread @ 1.6mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear brake hoses not secured

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 18 Jul 2018 41,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 11 Jul 2018 41,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 11 Aug 2016 41,502 miles

Front steering rack bushes play

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 41,502 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front steering rack bushes play

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 40,091 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play steering rack bushes

tail pipe rusted out

Pass 11 Aug 2014 36,796 miles

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

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

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Sep 2013 35,699 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 35,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,364 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 33,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 31,390 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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FNY 589V is a 1980 Volkswagen T25 in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 71,002 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 FNY 589V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FNY 589V registered?

FNY 589V is a 1980 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 16 July 1980.

Is FNY 589V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNY 589V shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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