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B391 ECV

1985 Volkswagen Type 25

Gold Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

215,433 mi
Last recorded215,433 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Type 2595,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB391 ECV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 215,433 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 210,830 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 205,539 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 203,300 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 203,300 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 197,720 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 189,914 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 187,705 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 180,489 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 180,488 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 178,875 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill but not within 30cm of major components (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 176,362 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 174,226 miles

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)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 17,422 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 170,137 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 170,137 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 166,884 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 166,884 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2012 163,572 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2011 160,511 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 3 May 2011 160,508 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 154,213 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 152,060 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 152,060 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 149,386 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 146,251 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jan 2006 144,167 miles

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

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

boot struts defective

Fail 24 Jan 2006 144,167 miles

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.

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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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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