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G176 SGO

1990 Volkswagen Type 25

Green Petrol 2110cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

279,766 mi
Last recorded279,766 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Type 25112,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG176 SGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,110cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 279,766 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 279,766 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 276,316 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 279,416 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 267,009 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 259,519 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 248,100 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 241,900 miles

Front Various corrosions underbody

Rear Various corrosions underbody

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 237,185 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 230,370 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 221,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 210,857 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 201,335 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 189,592 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012
Pass 21 Sep 2011 175,930 miles

Advise slight play in offside and nearside rear coil springs have slight play at top mount.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

advise seat belt buckle missing.

Fail 20 Sep 2011 175,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Advise slight play in offside and nearside rear coil springs have slight play at top mount.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

advise seat belt buckle missing.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 169,924 miles

Oil leak

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

headlight deflectors fitted lhd car

Pass 17 Sep 2009 160,720 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 160,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 151,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G176 SGO is a 1990 Volkswagen Type 25 in Green with a 2,110cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G176 SGO, 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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What year was G176 SGO registered?

G176 SGO is a 1990 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G176 SGO safe to buy?

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