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G487 ECV

1989 Volkswagen T25

Blue Petrol 2095cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

236,181 mi
Last recorded236,181 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen T25123,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG487 ECV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,095cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 236,181 miles

front tie bar mounts corroded

rear brake hoses corroded

slight leak steering rack

Fail 4 Aug 2020 236,181 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near suspension arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and door pillar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill

Offside Front Inner ande outer sills corroded

Offside Front outrigger corroded

front tie bar mounts corroded

rear brake hoses corroded

slight leak steering rack

Fail 9 Oct 2019 236,181 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

head light reflectors

park brake traval

Pass 11 Oct 2018 236,181 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 236,181 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tail inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 236,181 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake back plate corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

rear fog lamp switch insecure

slight play both rear wheel bearings

under side of vehicle treated with sealant. cannot fully be assessed for corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2017 236,181 miles

Advise coolant light flashing

Advise front suspension components corroded

Advise play in a steering

Advise rear cross member corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 236,181 miles

Central Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Advise coolant light flashing

Advise front suspension components corroded

Advise play in a steering

Advise rear cross member corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 235,932 miles

advise o/s/r backing plate corroded

advise play in rear wheel bearings

advise play in top steering column bush

Fail 5 Sep 2016 235,927 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise n/s/sill and inner sill corroded

advise o/s /r backing plate corroded

advise play in top steering column bush

advise slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Sep 2015 235,038 miles

n-s front coil spring corroded

n-s inner & outer sills corroded & holed

o-s rear cv joint making a clicking noise

Fail 12 Aug 2015 235,029 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion front panel (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill & inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front coil springs corroded

n-s sill & inner sill corrode & holed

o-s rear cv joint clicking noise

rear drive shafts inner gaiters split o-s & n-s

Pass 22 Aug 2014 23,150 miles

n-s sill and inner sill corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2014 230,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

advise n/s inner sill

advise n/s sill panel corroded and weak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 229,873 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside sill has corrosion {hole}

offside rear arch has corrosion {hole}

offside sill has corrosion {hole}

Fail 19 Aug 2013 229,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside sill has corrosion {hole}

offside rear arch has corrosion {hole}

offside sill has corrosion {hole}

Pass 21 Aug 2012 228,272 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 218,105 miles

both rear shock absorbers slightly weaping

Fail 16 Aug 2010 212,567 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front ball joints noisey

front discs worn

suspect pads getting low

Pass 16 Aug 2010 212,567 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front ball joints noisey

front discs worn

suspect pads getting low

Pass 18 Aug 2009 203,282 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both drive shafts worn

near side front wheel bearing slight noise

play in both rear wheel bearings

unable to see front pads

Fail 5 Aug 2009 203,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both drive shafts worn

near side front wheel bearing slight noise

play in both rear wheel bearings

unable to see front pads

Pass 7 Aug 2008 199,687 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 191,383 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 189,471 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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G487 ECV is a 1989 Volkswagen T25 in Blue with a 2,095cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 G487 ECV, 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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G487 ECV is a 1989 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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