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G682 WNJ

1989 Volkswagen Type 25

White Diesel 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,115 mi
Last recorded197,115 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Type 25133,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG682 WNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,589cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 197,115 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 194,074 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 194,074 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle foot (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 190,985 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.4.G.4e)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 188,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 May 2016 188,285 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 187,896 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 187,896 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 184,424 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

exhaust system has slight blow and is in poor corrodded condition

Pass 17 Jul 2012 182,945 miles

tow socket wiring faulty

Fail 17 Jul 2012 182,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

tow socket wiring faulty

Pass 29 Jun 2011 180,662 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 176,436 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 176,436 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 172,252 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 172,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 25?

Based on 1,693 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
1,481
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 56
Brake pipe excessively corroded 54
Steering rack gaiter split 52
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G682 WNJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Type 25 in White with a 1,589cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Type 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 133,511 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G682 WNJ, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Type 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G682 WNJ registered?

G682 WNJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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