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F663 GDV

1989 Volkswagen T25

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,170 mi
Last recorded144,170 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen T25123,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF663 GDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc
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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 144,170 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 144,170 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 140,874 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 137,349 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 137,349 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 135,917 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 135,917 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2021 131,744 miles

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

Offside stop lamp light output slightly reduced

Pass 8 Jul 2019 124,211 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 120,714 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 120,714 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 116,966 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 116,966 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 112,276 miles

Front foot steeps corroeded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside side panal corroded

Rear Exhaust pipe work excessive corroded

rusty patchs in foor pan

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Jul 2016 112,276 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front foot steeps corroeded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside side panal corroded

Rear Exhaust pipe work excessive corroded

rusty patchs in foor pan

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Aug 2015 112,220 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch at rear (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust system badly corroded

o/s/ outer sill corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Aug 2015 112,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm loose (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill , small hole in outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch at rear (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust system badly corroded

o/s/ outer sill corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Aug 2014 111,429 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

body corroded

nearside rear cover plate corroded

nearside step sil corroded

offide step sil corroded

offside rear cover plate corroded

offside sil corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2014 111,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

body corroded

nearside rear cover plate corroded

nearside step sil corroded

offide step sil corroded

offside rear cover plate corroded

offside sil corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 111,405 miles

body very rusty

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2012 11,405 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

body very rusty

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2010 106,350 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

body has rusty areas

step sills rusty

Fail 5 Jul 2010 106,350 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

body has rusty areas

step sills rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2009 103,864 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 103,864 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre weareing unevnly

Pass 16 Jun 2008 97,695 miles

Front try rod bushs cracking

exhaust rusty

n/s/r inner wheel arch rusty

outter sills rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2007 94,678 miles

front try rod rubbers starting to split

o/s/ sill rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2006 93,142 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 90,790 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2005 90,790 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F663 GDV is a 1989 Volkswagen T25 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F663 GDV, 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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F663 GDV is a 1989 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 4 January 1989.

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