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G831 OTA

1989 Volkswagen T25

White Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

128,198 mi
Last recorded128,198 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen T25123,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG831 OTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 128,198 miles

General corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 126,666 miles

General corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2024 124,763 miles

general corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2023 122,751 miles

general corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2022 121,372 miles

general corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2021 119,815 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 118,750 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 117,238 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 117,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 116,063 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 114,373 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 114,373 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 112,827 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 110,819 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 110,818 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 107,788 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 107,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 103,884 miles

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)

n/s/f/ tyre worn unevenly

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 27 Mar 2013 103,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

n/s/f/ tyre worn unevenly

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Apr 2012 101,476 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 97,990 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 94,407 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 91,439 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 87,876 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 84,790 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 81,493 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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G831 OTA is a 1989 Volkswagen T25 in White with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 G831 OTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G831 OTA registered?

G831 OTA is a 1989 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 24 August 1989.

Is G831 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G831 OTA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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