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G256 FDA

1989 Volkswagen T25

Brown Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

308,366 mi
Last recorded308,366 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen T25123,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG256 FDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 308,366 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 308,366 miles

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired OFFSIDE (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 306,072 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 306,038 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 306,029 miles

near side front floor step holed

near side rear inner body panal

off side front floor step holed

off side rear battery tray holed

Fail 10 Sep 2020 306,021 miles

Fuel hose damaged fuel pipe filler neck split (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

near side front floor step holed

near side rear inner body panal

off side front floor step holed

off side rear battery tray holed

Pass 14 Sep 2015 304,791 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 305,031 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 305,031 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2013 303,341 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 304,379 miles

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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G256 FDA is a 1989 Volkswagen T25 in Brown with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G256 FDA, 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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G256 FDA is a 1989 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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