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G155 OYD

1990 Volkswagen Type 25

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

150,695 mi
Last recorded150,695 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Type 25112,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG155 OYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc
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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 150,695 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 150,160 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 150,155 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Jul 2024 150,146 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under wheelarch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2023 149,423 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 149,417 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 148,805 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 148,748 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both front seatbelt anchorage points corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 147,880 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 147,287 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 146,120 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 146,120 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 143,509 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 143,509 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 142,573 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 140,522 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 140,522 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 138,777 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 138,777 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 134,751 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some areas of surface corrosion to chassis rear legs

Pass 24 Oct 2011 131,140 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 131,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 126,852 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 126,852 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 122,859 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 118,948 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 118,886 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 116,079 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 112,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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G155 OYD is a 1990 Volkswagen Type 25 in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Type 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 112,441 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 G155 OYD, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Type 25 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G155 OYD is a 1990 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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