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H943 PVW

1990 Volkswagen T25

Yellow Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

296,339 mi
Last recorded296,339 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen T25135,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH943 PVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 296,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 296,339 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 295,408 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 293,541 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. may require attention. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 292,306 miles

parking brake efficiency just met @ 17%

Fail 11 Aug 2022 292,301 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake efficiency just met @ 17%

Pass 11 Aug 2021 290,087 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox / engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 288,972 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Misting of fluid on the underside of vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. A little bit lame. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 285,982 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Pulls to the left, slightly. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 282,869 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 280,042 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 280,042 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 278,653 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear of fuel tank, hoses perished. ()

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OSR struggling slightly. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 278,653 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking By fuel tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear of fuel tank, hoses perished. ()

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OSR struggling slightly. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 275,143 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel supply & return pipes at tank are perished.

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2015 275,143 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel supply & return pipes at tank are perished.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 270,540 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 268,671 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 266,218 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 255,598 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 248,180 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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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H943 PVW is a 1990 Volkswagen T25 in Yellow with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 H943 PVW, 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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What year was H943 PVW registered?

H943 PVW is a 1990 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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