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H429 HJT

1990 Volkswagen T25

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

123,228 mi
Last recorded123,228 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen T25135,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH429 HJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 123,228 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 122,265 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 119,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 118,284 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 118,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 113,694 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 113,693 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 110,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system pipes & connector flanges corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 110,098 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated instrument panel lights inoperative (7.8 (c) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system pipes & connector flanges corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 107,160 miles

Coolant leak under vehicle right hand coolant pipe to front hose joint leaking ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system pipes & joint flanges corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 4 May 2018 107,160 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. instrument panel lights inoperative (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak under vehicle right hand coolant pipe to front hose joint leaking ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system pipes & joint flanges corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 May 2017 104,589 miles

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

exhaust system manifold pipes corroding

Fail 11 May 2017 104,589 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust system manifold pipes corroding

Pass 6 May 2016 102,283 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 102,283 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 101,335 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 101,335 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 98,940 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 98,940 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

corrosion on rear n/s and o/s brake pipes

front o/s tyre perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2013 98,405 miles

rear brake inspection required noise at n/s/r brake.

Pass 18 May 2012 95,913 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

o/s/r tyre showing slight perishing in side wall [outer].

Fail 18 May 2012 95,913 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

o/s/r tyre showing slight perishing in side wall [outer].

Pass 21 Mar 2011 92,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

uneven makes of tyres on rear axle

Fail 18 Mar 2011 92,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

uneven makes of tyres on rear axle

Pass 19 Mar 2010 90,371 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 88,169 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 86,774 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 82,994 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 82,994 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads seem low

rear seats not fully secure

rubbing noise from both front wheels

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing/and possibly noisey

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play inboth front wheels when shaken on turn plates

splits in nearside rear tyre

strog advise nail in offside rear tyre and tyre out of shape

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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H429 HJT is a 1990 Volkswagen T25 in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 H429 HJT, 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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H429 HJT is a 1990 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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