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D739 YNO

1987 Volkswagen T25

Red Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

238,578 mi
Last recorded238,578 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen T25115,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD739 YNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 238,578 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 238,213 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside caliper ends of flexi hoses corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside flexi hoses perished and cracking near ferrule ends of hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 237,832 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside flexi hoses at caliper ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 236,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 236,300 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 236,143 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 235,070 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 234,040 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 232,978 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 231,715 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 230,117 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 226,884 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 223,972 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 222,744 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 22,061 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 218,813 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and in poor condition on outer side walls and advice is replacment

Pass 21 May 2007 215,039 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 206,987 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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D739 YNO is a 1987 Volkswagen T25 in Red with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 D739 YNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D739 YNO registered?

D739 YNO is a 1987 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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