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D310 UTL

1987 Volkswagen T25

Maroon Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,391 mi
Last recorded84,391 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen T25115,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD310 UTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 84,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underside of vech showing age related corrosion but not holed

Pass 21 Mar 2025 173,777 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 173,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 173,745 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Suspension arm bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2023 168,465 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

parking cable badly deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2022 164,835 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front dipped beam wired to come on with position lights

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear parking brake cable badly deteriorated

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 164,873 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification spring locator no longer attached to wishbone (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front dipped beam wired to come on with position lights

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear parking brake cable badly deteriorated

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 162,663 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 162,663 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 161,646 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 161,548 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 161,260 miles

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

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 161,260 miles

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

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

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 159,708 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 159,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 157,822 miles

Centre gearbox mounting bush wearing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

gear box oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2015 157,820 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre gearbox mounting bush wearing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 155,947 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 155,947 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 152,379 miles

All 4 wheels have slight play

Rear bumper end caps missing

Fail 11 Nov 2013 152,378 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All 4 wheels have slight play

Rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 26 Nov 2012 147,699 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight play in the front wheels.

Slight play in the steering.

The exhaust system is rusty.

The front suspension bushes are cracking.

The n/s front tyre is wearing on the outer edge.

Fail 22 Nov 2012 147,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight play in the front wheels.

Slight play in the steering.

The exhaust system is rusty.

The front suspension bushes are cracking.

The n/s front tyre is wearing on the outer edge.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 146,867 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 146,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 146,977 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 142,580 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 138,796 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear seat belt mounts may not be standard anchorage points please check for maximun security

Fail 17 Nov 2009 138,796 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear seat belt mounts may not be standard anchorage points please check for maximun security

cannot find reverse gear

Pass 3 Nov 2008 120,451 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 120,451 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2008 118,924 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 117,038 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 115,777 miles

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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D310 UTL is a 1987 Volkswagen T25 in Maroon with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 115,854 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 D310 UTL, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D310 UTL is a 1987 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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