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D982 NHE

1986 Volkswagen Type 25

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

52,860 mi
Last recorded52,860 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Type 2562,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD982 NHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 52,860 miles

corrosion along n/s inner and outer sill

rear hatch bottom edge corroded

sliding door bottom edge corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2025 52,860 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion along n/s inner and outer sill

rear hatch bottom edge corroded

sliding door bottom edge corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2024 50,612 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 50,612 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 May 2023 47,509 miles

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

corrosion on both front inner sills

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 19 May 2023 47,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

corrosion on both front inner sills

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 31 May 2022 45,534 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

corrosion along sliding door bottom

corrosion on inner n/s sill

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 20 May 2022 45,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

corrosion along sliding door bottom

corrosion on inner n/s sill

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Jul 2021 44,270 miles

corrosion accross front panel

corrosion along rear boot hatch

corrosion along sliding door bottom

Fail 6 Jan 2021 44,270 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Wheel bearing has excessive play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion accross front panel

rear arch andcorner corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jul 2019 41,620 miles

corrosion on n/s inner sill

corrosion on o/s/f inner step

o/s/f tyre part worn

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 24 Jun 2019 41,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on n/s inner sill

corrosion on o/s/f inner step

o/s/f tyre part worn

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

tailpipe missing

Pass 28 Jul 2018 38,826 miles

corrosion across front panel

corrosion on both rear outer wheel arches

sliding door bottom corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 21 Jun 2018 38,826 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded above spare wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion across front lower panel

corrosion on both rear outer sills

corrosion on n/s/f wheel arch and sliding door bottom edge

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 31 Jul 2017 36,843 miles

both rear inner and outer arches corroded

sliding door lower section corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2017 36,843 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear inner and outer arches corroded

sliding door lower section corroded

water level light on

Pass 15 Jul 2016 34,397 miles

corrosion on both rear outer arches and lower sliding door panel

Pass 1 Jul 2015 30,897 miles

across lower front panel corroded

both rear bumper corners missing

n/s/f bumper corner missing

rear hatch corroded

surface corrosion on both rear wheel arches

Pass 5 Feb 2014 25,933 miles

slight play in upper balljoints

surface corrosion on n/s/r spring mount

Fail 3 Feb 2014 25,933 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

o/s/f brake siezed slightly

slight play in upper balljoints

surface corrosion on n/s/r spring mount

Pass 17 Jan 2013 18,766 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 18,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

fluid leak from clutch system

slight play in front wheel bearings

some corrosion on outer sill in area of sliding door

Pass 15 Mar 2012 12,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 12,471 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 50,339 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs starting to wear thin.

Fail 14 Jan 2011 50,339 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs starting to wear thin.

Pass 7 Jan 2010 97,966 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 97,966 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 92,381 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 92,381 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r inner driveshaft gaiter split.

Pass 18 Dec 2007 83,491 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 75,658 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 64,211 miles

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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D982 NHE is a 1986 Volkswagen Type 25 in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 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 D982 NHE, 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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D982 NHE is a 1986 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 28 August 1986.

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