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G875 UMW

1990 Volkswagen T25

White Diesel 1579cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

173,234 mi
Last recorded173,234 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen T25135,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG875 UMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,579cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 173,234 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 172,545 miles

Engine bay covers fitted limiting inspection

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 172,545 miles

Nearside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Engine bay covers fitted limiting inspection

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 171,698 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 171,494 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 171,428 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 169,553 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 166,172 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 163,540 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 163,510 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 163,510 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 163,510 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 163,510 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 163,502 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 163,053 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 163,053 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust heat sheild corroded excessively

steering pipes are considerably corroded

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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G875 UMW is a 1990 Volkswagen T25 in White with a 1,579cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 135,290 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 G875 UMW, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G875 UMW is a 1990 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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