MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,357 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
n/s/f tyre perrished
n/s/r tyre perrished
oil leak
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s/f tyre perrished
n/s/r tyre perrished
oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Advise corrosion to offside and nearside rear floors.
Advise corrosion to offside rear wheel arch.
Advise offside front outer sill corrosion
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Advise corrosion to offside and nearside rear floors.
Advise corrosion to offside rear wheel arch.
Advise offside front outer sill corrosion
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
anti roll bar bracket nut and bolts
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
anti roll bar bracket nut and bolts
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
noise from n/s rear brake
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
noise from n/s rear brake
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 25?
Based on 1,693 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FUL 266V is a 1980 Volkswagen Type 25 in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
Across all 1980 Volkswagen Type 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 54.7% with a typical mileage of 31,794 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 FUL 266V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Type 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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FUL 266V is a 1980 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 9 July 1980.
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