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D811 GHW

1987 Volkswagen T25

Yellow Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

198,499 mi
Last recorded198,499 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen T25115,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD811 GHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 198,499 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 198,480 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 198,356 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 197,607 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 197,152 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 196,294 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 194,980 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 193,435 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 192,578 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 191,720 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 191,676 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 190,681 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 19,030 miles

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

Offside rear outer cv boot split

Pass 10 Aug 2010 188,640 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 187,507 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 186,526 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 185,247 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 184,315 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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D811 GHW is a 1987 Volkswagen T25 in Yellow with a 1,915cc petrol 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 D811 GHW, 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

How do I check the history of D811 GHW?

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What year was D811 GHW registered?

D811 GHW is a 1987 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 4 February 1987.

Is D811 GHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D811 GHW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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