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G475 VUL

1990 Volkswagen Type 25

Red Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

201,016 mi
Last recorded201,016 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Type 25112,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG475 VUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc
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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 201,016 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 201,010 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 200,125 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 200,122 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength STEP (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength STEP (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 198,805 miles

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

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

nearside rear floor has surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2022 196,482 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 195,380 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 193,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil leak

surface rust on steps and body etc

Fail 9 Jun 2020 193,129 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil leak

surface rust on steps and body etc

Pass 25 Jun 2019 190,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Restricted view to front brake pads.

Fail 25 Jun 2019 190,431 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Restricted view to front brake pads.

Pass 3 Jul 2018 187,113 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Small hole in exhaust tail pipe

Pass 14 Jun 2017 183,499 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 183,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 180,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

difficult to engage reverse

Pass 8 Jul 2015 176,228 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 176,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 171,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 171,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 169,022 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 169,022 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 164,600 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 164,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 161,059 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 158,630 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 149,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 146,307 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 146,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 142,708 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 138,443 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 138,443 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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G475 VUL is a 1990 Volkswagen Type 25 in Red with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Type 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 112,441 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 Type 25 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 96 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G475 VUL, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Type 25 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G475 VUL is a 1990 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 2 April 1990.

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