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F351 JGA

1989 Volkswagen T25

Grey Petrol 1913cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,847 mi
Last recorded163,847 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen T25123,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF351 JGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,913cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 163,847 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 162,369 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 162,368 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 160,418 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 160,414 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track Rod End (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 158,772 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 158,771 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 157,493 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 157,489 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.3 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 156,974 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 156,974 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 155,944 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 153,649 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 153,642 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 150,208 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 147,812 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2012 147,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 143,440 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 143,440 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 142,323 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2009 142,323 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2008 140,638 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 139,165 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

floorpan beginning to corrode

Pass 20 Sep 2006 134,081 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front + both rear tyres are perrished

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T25?

Based on 9,312 MOT tests across 509 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
1,367
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
509
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 363
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 303
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 299
Steering rack gaiter split 252
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F351 JGA is a 1989 Volkswagen T25 in Grey with a 1,913cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 123,211 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 T25 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F351 JGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T25 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 37 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F351 JGA is a 1989 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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