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H743 JCV

1991 Volkswagen T25

Orange Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,205 mi
Last recorded101,205 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen T25102,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH743 JCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1991
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 101,205 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 99,604 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 99,602 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle missing x2 (7.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 97,615 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 96,864 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 96,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer faces have slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack mount bushings slight movement upon steering checks

Fail 30 Mar 2022 96,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer faces have slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Both upper & lower securing bolts both sides slightly loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Cleaned windscreen & blade. rectified issue (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack mount bushings slight movement upon steering checks

Pass 14 Aug 2020 95,579 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 95,579 miles

Emissions not tested engine very smokey, and started to run on (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low seized adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm insecurely attached loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm insecurely attached loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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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H743 JCV is a 1991 Volkswagen T25 in Orange with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 102,748 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 H743 JCV, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H743 JCV registered?

H743 JCV is a 1991 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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