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G287 FAN

1989 Volkswagen T25

White Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,543 mi
Last recorded155,543 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen T25123,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG287 FAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc
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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 155,543 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 155,511 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Fuel pipe chafing perishing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 153,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 151,265 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 148,735 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 147,932 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 147,629 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 147,624 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 145,770 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside front to rear has corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 145,762 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front to rear Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 144,080 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 142,466 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 142,464 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 141,200 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 141,200 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 139,370 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 139,370 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 136,729 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 136,065 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 136,065 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 133,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside and Offside front steps has corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2012 133,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside and Offside front steps has corrosion

Pass 25 May 2011 129,493 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 129,493 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 127,380 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 122,312 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 27 May 2009 122,312 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 112,468 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 103,478 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 103,478 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 99,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 99,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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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G287 FAN is a 1989 Volkswagen T25 in White with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G287 FAN, 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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G287 FAN is a 1989 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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