MOT Status
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215,433 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Sill corrosion hole marked
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Also slight roughness (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Sill corrosion hole marked
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill but not within 30cm of major components (6.1.A.1)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides marked (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
oil leak
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside 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)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
o/s/ r h/brake o/s/r foot brake
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
advise both front and n/s/r tyre cracking and worn thin
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
boot struts defective
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
boot struts defective
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 25?
Based on 1,693 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B391 ECV is a 1985 Volkswagen Type 25 in Gold with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1985 Volkswagen Type 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 95,552 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 B391 ECV, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Type 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B391 ECV is a 1985 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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