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76,343 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
drivers seat fore/aft adjustment very stiff
drivers seat padding /upholstery deteriorated
Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
drivers seat fore/aft adjustment very stiff
drivers seat padding /upholstery deteriorated
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
both front anti roll bar link rod mounting bushes perished
both front wipers split
n/s/f seat belt latch missing plastic surround
o/s/f track rod end dust cover perished
rear brake imbalance is 24%
steering rack weeping oil/grease
underbody surface corrosion
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive limit 3.50% actual 4.03% (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box, whole system corroded (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
both front anti roll bar link rod mounting bushes perished
both front wipers split
n/s/f seat belt latch missing plastic surround
o/s/f track rod end dust cover perished
rear brake imbalance is 24%
steering rack weeping oil/grease
underbody surface corrosion
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
exhaust leaks
wipers starting to smear on screen
Brake performance not tested due to suspension (3.7.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
exhaust leaks
wipers starting to smear on screen
all front suspension rubber mounts split
both front wipers split
coolant leaks
general underbody surface rust
intermittent horn push fault
rear bearings have slight play
temp repair to exhaust system
weep of oil from steering rack
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear bearings have slight play
weep of oil from steering rack
all front suspension rubber mounts split
both front wipers split
coolant leaks
general underbody surface rust
intermittent horn push fault
Coolant leak
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust system rusty
handbrake warning light doesnt work
horn weak and difficult to operate
n/s/f wiper starting to smear on screen
oil leaks
surface rust on rear suspension
water leaks and coolant staining
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Oil leak
hand brake on warn light not operating
horn starting to sound weak
Oil leak
both rear bearings have slight play
hand brake warning light not working
slight bind on both front brakes
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
both rear bearings have slight play
hand brake warning light not working
slight bind on both front brakes
Oil leak
anti roll bar link rods perishing
both front brakes have a slight bind
both front seat belts retract slowly
both front steps rusted and holed
exhuast blow from rear join
exhuast system rusty
front jack point rusty
front suspension rubbers perished
general under body surface rust
n/s/r brake furrel rusting
o/s/f wing mirror cracked not effecting view of rear
rust behind front bumper holed
steering rack gaiters perished
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f head lamp reflector rusting,rear no plate deteriorating,horn tone harsh & intermittant occasional fault,surface rust body & underbody & both front steps rusted through,coolant leak
Oil leak
all suspension bushe starting to perish
general body surface rust
general underbody surface rust
rear number plate starting to fade
small chips in windscreen
passenger seat has slight movement
Oil leak
underbody surface rust fuel filler hose perishing slight play in rear wheel bearings
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
fuel filler hose perishing
rust forming near suspension perscribed area front and rear
slight play o/s/r wheel bearing
front brake pads low
slight drag front brakes
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G428 GMS is a 1989 Volkswagen T25 in Red with a 1,913cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 G428 GMS, 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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G428 GMS is a 1989 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 4 September 1989.
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