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G443 DBG

1989 Volkswagen T25

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

135,985 mi
Last recorded135,985 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen T25123,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG443 DBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 135,985 miles

Nearside Front inner sill area corroded yellow chalked

Pass 3 May 2022 135,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch area corroded

Nearside Front jacking point area corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch area corroded

Pass 4 May 2021 134,785 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 134,430 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 133,708 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 133,708 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 133,088 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 132,436 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 131,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 131,674 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 130,587 miles

Corrosion forming on rear chassis legs

Holes in front floor pan

N/s/f tyre perishing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 13 May 2015 130,587 miles

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

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

Corrosion forming on rear chassis legs

Holes in front floor pan

N/s/f tyre perishing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 130,557 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

nearside front disc brake shield corroded

nearside front tyre badly cracked on sidewalls

offside front disc brake shield corroded

u clamp missing from exhaust

Pass 19 Sep 2013 130,347 miles

Corrosion forming around offside rear wheel arch area

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 129,776 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both outer sills ,steps, front and rear panels starting to corrode

Pass 13 Sep 2012 129,776 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both outer sills ,steps, front and rear panels starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

Pass 12 Sep 2011 128,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 128,944 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 127,772 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 127,312 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 125,415 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 123,383 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 122,130 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 122,130 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 118,269 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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G443 DBG is a 1989 Volkswagen T25 in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 G443 DBG, 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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G443 DBG is a 1989 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 21 December 1989.

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