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D852 GAV

1987 Volkswagen T25

Gold Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,120 mi
Last recorded31,120 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen T25115,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD852 GAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 31,120 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 30,975 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 30,773 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 30,265 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 30,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 29,818 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 29,171 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 28,673 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 27,356 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 24,630 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 21,964 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 18,186 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 13,623 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 10,490 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 8,500 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 5,441 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 2,273 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 97,929 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 221,962 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 221,952 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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D852 GAV is a 1987 Volkswagen T25 in Gold with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D852 GAV, 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 D852 GAV registered?

D852 GAV is a 1987 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D852 GAV safe to buy?

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