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G24 RUF

1989 Volkswagen T25

White Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

137,408 mi
Last recorded137,408 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen T25123,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG24 RUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 137,408 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion on front and rear chassis

Pass 14 Mar 2025 137,375 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 137,375 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 137,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on o/s outer sill

Pass 23 Mar 2023 137,014 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 136,304 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 135,451 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 135,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 134,904 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 134,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 134,195 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 134,192 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 133,925 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 133,667 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 133,667 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 132,140 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear floor pans corroded [not within 12in of load bearing member ]

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2015 132,140 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear floor pans corroded [not within 12in of load bearing member ]

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 130,512 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 128,538 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 128,538 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Feb 2012 126,888 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 124,945 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/front tyre perished

Pass 18 Feb 2010 121,023 miles

surface corrosion on floors

Pass 20 Feb 2009 117,641 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 117,641 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f n/s/f steps corroded

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Feb 2008 116,077 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 116,077 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 114,033 miles

front brake discs and pads half worn

rear wiper not working

Pass 22 Feb 2006 109,351 miles

rear number plate cracked but still able to read

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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G24 RUF is a 1989 Volkswagen T25 in White with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G24 RUF, 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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G24 RUF is a 1989 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 21 September 1989.

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