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C571 FKO

1986 Volkswagen Type 25

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,085 mi
Last recorded87,085 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Type 2562,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC571 FKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 87,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 87,068 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength control arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2024 86,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body work needs tidying

Pass 30 May 2023 85,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure door step (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 84,498 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure doorstep (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure doorstep (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 83,350 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 81,949 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 80,396 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 78,809 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 76,621 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

metal clutch feed pipe badly corroded

n/s/r drive shaft u/js dry

Fail 14 Oct 2015 76,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

metal clutch feed pipe badly corroded

n/s/r drive shaft u/js dry

Pass 4 Jun 2014 72,224 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 72,224 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 68,393 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in front upper bushes both sides.

Fail 17 Jun 2013 68,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in front upper bushes both sides.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 64,386 miles

slight play in upper ball joints

some movement in upper wishbone bushes n/s and o/s

Fail 19 Jun 2012 64,386 miles

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

slight play in upper ball joints

some movement in upper wishbone bushes n/s and o/s

Pass 20 Jun 2011 62,042 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 62,042 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 59,595 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 59,595 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 69,395 miles

front 2 rear brake pipe corroded about a foot away from valve @ front.

n/s/f floor starting to blister.

n/s/f of windscreen has some minor damage from a previously damaged wiper blade.

o/s/f brake disc splash guard corroded.

o/s/f steering rack gaitor cracked with age.

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

some minor distortion on n/s/r tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 13 May 2008 68,340 miles

fo/s/f brake pipe rusty (on caliper).

n/s/r brake pipe into central t piece rusty.

o/s/f anti roll bar d bush slight play.

signs of fuel has been leaking on o/s of fuel tank near filler (customer advised has just been over filled).

slight play o/s/f steering arm inner joint.

some rusting to n/s/f brake pipe (one feeding flexi).

Pass 17 May 2007 67,610 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 67,577 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

slight play in steering rack on the offside

Pass 24 Apr 2006 65,247 miles

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

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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C571 FKO is a 1986 Volkswagen Type 25 in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Type 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 62,042 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 C571 FKO, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Type 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C571 FKO is a 1986 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 29 April 1986.

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