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G428 GMS

1989 Volkswagen T25

Red Petrol 1913cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

76,343 mi
Last recorded76,343 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen T25123,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG428 GMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,913cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 76,343 miles

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))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 75,389 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 75,109 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 74,403 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 73,849 miles

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 72,756 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 72,756 miles

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 70,446 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2019 70,446 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 69,171 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 69,169 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 66,981 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust leaks

wipers starting to smear on screen

Fail 3 Apr 2017 66,981 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 65,470 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 65,470 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 64,527 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,081 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 64,051 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 61,577 miles

Oil leak

both rear bearings have slight play

hand brake warning light not working

slight bind on both front brakes

Fail 14 Jan 2013 61,577 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 60,390 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 58,290 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 58,226 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 55,548 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 51,978 miles

passenger seat has slight movement

Pass 24 Nov 2007 49,620 miles

Oil leak

underbody surface rust fuel filler hose perishing slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 8 Nov 2007 49,530 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 44,685 miles

front brake pads low

slight drag front brakes

Pass 22 Nov 2005 34,171 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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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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