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D342 PJA

1987 Volkswagen T25

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,155 mi
Last recorded44,155 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen T25115,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD342 PJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 44,155 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake plate rusty and poor condition

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 43,617 miles

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backing plate correded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security drivers step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 43,607 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong kick up (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security drivers step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 40,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake bake plate is rusted

front brake discs are worn

Pass 12 Apr 2019 36,418 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 36,415 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 33,101 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 30,331 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 30,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 29,071 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 27,416 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 25,868 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 24,442 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 214,293 miles

vehicle structure and body has corrosion.

Fail 12 Apr 2012 214,293 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 16,257 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 16,257 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsf wing slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 94,952 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 9,460 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 5,156 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 5,156 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 100,508 miles

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

o/s/f bumper side section missing//o/s/f brake ferruls rusting//rear brakes both sides back plates rusting//filler to front and rear arches

Pass 30 Mar 2006 96,762 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 96,759 miles

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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D342 PJA is a 1987 Volkswagen T25 in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D342 PJA, 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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D342 PJA is a 1987 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 20 May 1987.

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