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G35 TYO

1989 Volkswagen Type 25

White Petrol 2109cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

136,245 mi
Last recorded136,245 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Type 25133,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG35 TYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,109cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 136,245 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 136,234 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength splash panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 135,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front slight corrosion to front inner arch/step

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 13 Feb 2023 134,517 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 133,525 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 132,264 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 129,425 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 128,836 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 128,165 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 126,936 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 126,936 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 125,407 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 124,297 miles

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

all tyres perishing

front steps corroding

rear valance corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2014 123,208 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 121,419 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres perished on tread area

Pass 15 May 2012 120,103 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 119,057 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 116,976 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 116,938 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 116,883 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 113,377 miles

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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G35 TYO is a 1989 Volkswagen Type 25 in White with a 2,109cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Type 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 133,511 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 G35 TYO, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Type 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G35 TYO registered?

G35 TYO is a 1989 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 15 August 1989.

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