1985 Volkswagen Type 25 1.9L Diesel · C693 KOD
1985 Volkswagen Type 25 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 1985. Recorded mileage 52,585 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TYPE 25
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,585 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C693 KOD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 52,585 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C693 KOD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Type 25 (C693 KOD) between August 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
C693 KOD Mileage History
- 31/08/202248,524 mi
- 04/10/202350,801 mi+2,277 mi
- 11/01/202551,340 mi+539 mi
- 11/01/202551,340 mi
- 08/01/202652,585 mi+1,245 mi
Average of roughly 1,210 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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