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G814 TGS

1989 Volkswagen T25

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

89,247 mi
Last recorded89,247 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen T25123,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG814 TGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 89,247 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 88,894 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 87,979 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 87,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 86,575 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 85,761 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 848,525 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 83,548 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 82,163 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 80,749 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 78,347 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 76,993 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 76,242 miles

n/s/rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2013 74,505 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 73,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres showing side wall cracks

Pass 1 Jun 2012 73,129 miles

both rear tyres showing side wall cracks

Pass 27 May 2011 70,449 miles

rear tyres outer walls are showing light cracks in rubber

Pass 2 Jun 2010 69,027 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 67,353 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 66,107 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 65,852 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 64,771 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 64,771 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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G814 TGS is a 1989 Volkswagen T25 in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 G814 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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What year was G814 TGS registered?

G814 TGS is a 1989 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G814 TGS safe to buy?

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