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G813 TGS

1989 Volkswagen T25

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

149,570 mi
Last recorded149,570 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen T25123,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG813 TGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 149,570 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

sills,steps and arches corroded

Fail 1 May 2026 149,548 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower bush not attatched (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

sills and arches and front steps corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2025 146,314 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front brake back plates corroded

Front steps and floors and arches corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer sills corroded

surface corrosion throughout

Fail 27 Mar 2025 146,307 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both arches/sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front brake back plates corroded

Front steps and floors and arches corroded

Outer sills corroded

surface corrosion throughout

Pass 6 Mar 2024 140,682 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 140,680 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 135,699 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

headlamp main beam tell tale lamp working but dim

slight coolant leak from engine

Pass 25 Feb 2022 131,120 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

headlamp main beam tell tale lamp working but dim.

Fail 18 Feb 2022 131,069 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill & lower wheel sections excessively corroded within 30cms of suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

headlamp main beam tell tale lamp working but dim.

Pass 23 Feb 2021 125,733 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 125,733 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure headlamp inner main beam unit (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 121,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 121,212 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 129,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold connection flange joints blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

headlamp main beam tell tale warning lamp dull illumination

Fail 2 May 2019 129,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured suspension (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold connection flange joints blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

headlamp main beam tell tale warning lamp dull illumination

Pass 2 May 2018 129,248 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 129,358 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Jun 2017 129,358 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

tick over high

Pass 27 Jun 2016 129,359 miles

F PADS CLOSE LIMIT?

LIGHT CORROSION MISC F+R SUSPENSION AREA.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.

OIL LEVEL LOW.

Pass 23 Jul 2015 129,359 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 129,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 129,359 miles

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA/SILLS ETC.PLAY RACK BUSHES.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN.

Fail 30 Jun 2014 129,359 miles

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

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA/SILLS ETC.PLAY RACK BUSHES.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 129,350 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 129,358 miles

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

O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 129,358 miles

O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 129,358 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 129,358 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

SCREEN DAMAGE.O/S/F BRAKE HOSE CLOSE TO FOULING CHASSIS.F DISCS WORN/CORRODED.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.PLAY O/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS.CORROSION -CHASSIS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION ETC.O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 129,358 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 129,358 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

SCREEN DAMAGE.O/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING CHASSIS.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-CHASSIS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION.PLAY O/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.

Fail 22 Jul 2009 129,358 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

SCREEN DAMAGE.R LIGHTS PART OBSTRUCTED BY RACK.PADS CLOSE LIMIT?CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-CHASSIS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.NOISE O/S/R BRAKE?

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 129,358 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.R LIGHTS PART OBSTRUCTED BY RACK.PADS CLOSE LIMIT?CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-CHASSIS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.NOISE O/S/R BRAKE?

Fail 22 Aug 2008 127,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

PADS CLOSE LIMIT?O/S/F BRAKE SHIELD MISSING.LIGHT GENERAL CORROSION.PLAY O/S/F+O/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS.MINOR GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.EMISSIONS ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 127,690 miles

PADS CLOSE LIMIT?O/S/F BRAKE SHIELD MISSING.LIGHT GENERAL CORROSION.PLAY O/S/F+O/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS.MINOR GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.EMISSIONS ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 125,086 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 125,086 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

CORROSION SEARTING GENERAL MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION PADS CLOSE LIMIT?

Pass 24 Jul 2006 123,805 miles

EXHAUST LEAKS EMISSIONS HIGH O/S/F SEAT BELT RECOIL POOR GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION GENERAL CORROSION/MUD FOULING/CLEAN DISC PADS CLOSE LIMIT?-BALANCE POOR

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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G813 TGS is a 1989 Volkswagen T25 in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 G813 TGS, 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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G813 TGS is a 1989 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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