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A25 VWT

1990 Volkswagen Transporter

Not stated Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

88,954 mi
Last recorded88,954 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Transporter120,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 VWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1990
ColourNot stated
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 88,954 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 88,954 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 88,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 88,954 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 88,954 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 88,954 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 889,542 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres worn uneven inner

play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 6 Aug 2021 889,542 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres worn uneven inner

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Aug 2020 889,542 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front flex perished ferrules corroded to limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear n/s near limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 88,954 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box hold and blowing and tail pipe hold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced very dull (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating o/s badly (1.2.1 (e))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front flex perished ferrules corroded to limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear n/s near limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 88,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 889,542 miles

ADVISE O/S/F STEP CORRODED

Pass 24 Aug 2017 889,542 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 889,542 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear section off compensator. near spare wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor area best viewed from underneath vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 88,954 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded the front to rear section, mostly effected at the very front and rear most section of the pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 88,954 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 88,994 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 53,572 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 53,566 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 53,348 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 53,348 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 53,348 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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A25 VWT is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter in Not stated with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 120,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A25 VWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 36 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A25 VWT registered?

A25 VWT is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is A25 VWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 VWT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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