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D581 FSR

1987 Volkswagen T25

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

498,179 mi
Last recorded498,179 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen T25115,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD581 FSR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 498,179 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 202,496 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 138,112 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 138,112 miles

Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 114,813 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 114,812 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam dash light (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 114,698 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 114,691 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 114,572 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 114,572 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs dust covers rusty

Fail 26 Jun 2017

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs dust covers rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2016 114,573 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 113,869 miles

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

osf outrigger weak and corroded but not in testable area

rear arch holed and corroded but not structural

Fail 11 Mar 2015 113,868 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

osf outrigger weak and corroded but not in testable area

rear arch holed and corroded but not structural

Pass 21 Nov 2005 10,770 miles

PLEASE NOITE THAT WELDING TO INNER WHEEL ARCHES WITHIN 30CM OF SUSPENSION ARMS ADEQUETE BUT NOT EXCELLENT.

Fail 31 Aug 2005 107,664 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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D581 FSR is a 1987 Volkswagen T25 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 D581 FSR, 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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What year was D581 FSR registered?

D581 FSR is a 1987 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 14 May 1987.

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