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KM53 JYW

2004 Volkswagen T25

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

169,903 mi
Last recorded169,903 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 JYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 169,903 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 169,903 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable has broken

Pass 5 Nov 2024 166,774 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Whole subframe has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Control arms (both) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Control arms (both) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 161,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively loose and contacting with wheel (1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rust to exhaust

Fail 27 Oct 2023 161,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment caliper lever (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose latch bolt (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose seat base to floor fixing (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose damaged such that the steering is adversely affected lower hose contacting with anti roll bar and subframe (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively loose and contacting with wheel (1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rust to exhaust

Pass 1 Nov 2022 155,451 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

accident damage to o/s/r bumper

n/s/f inner cv boot starting to split

Fail 19 Oct 2022 155,293 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

accident damage to o/s/r bumper

n/s/f inner cv boot starting to split

Pass 11 Nov 2021 151,836 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 151,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 148,178 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear springs rusty

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 143,825 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 136,572 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 131,100 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 123,894 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 123,894 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 112,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 112,623 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 103,181 miles

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

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

rear and center box in poor cond

Pass 28 Nov 2013 92,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both exhaust boxes showing corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2013 91,611 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both exhaust boxes showing corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2012 81,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s headlight lowering system not working

slight corrosion exhaust main box

Pass 18 Nov 2011 73,230 miles

centre rear seat seat belt webbing showing slight fluffing

child seats fitted to n/s/front seat and o/s rear seat

n/s/rear seat seat belt buckle damaged/servicable

o/s body damage

oil level on min

rear silencer showing slight corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2010 66,394 miles

front centre hear restraint not fitted

n/s/r seat belt buckle cover missing

o/s/r seat belt not tested child seat fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2009 60,449 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 54,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Dec 2007 46,208 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KM53 JYW is a 2004 Volkswagen T25 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KM53 JYW, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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KM53 JYW is a 2004 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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