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D919 WEY

1987 Volkswagen T25

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

233,677 mi
Last recorded233,677 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen T25115,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD919 WEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 233,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift n/s/f lower swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 233,525 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 233,016 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 232,630 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift in n/s/f lower swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 228,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has lift play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 227,209 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift in n/s/f lower swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 224,956 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 224,596 miles

slight movement n/s/f lower ball joint

slight play rear wheels

vehicle has been heavily under-sealed

Pass 21 Jun 2016 223,453 miles

play in o/s/r hub area

slight bind n/s/f wheel

Pass 24 Jun 2015 221,975 miles

headlight upkicks taped out

rear coil springs are odd

Fail 22 Jun 2015 221,975 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

headlight upkicks taped out

oil level on the min

rear coil springs are odd

rear silencer in poor condition and clamp is broken

water temp light is flashing

Pass 7 Mar 2012 221,478 miles

clamp broken on the exhaust

corrosion under the n/s/r wheel arch

engine oiley

exhaust weak and starting to blow

headlight kick ups taped out

oil breather pipe was off

slight play in the front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 5 Mar 2012 221,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

clamp broken on the exhaust

corrosion under the n/s/r wheel arch

engine oiley

exhaust weak and starting to blow

headlight kick ups taped out

n/s/r brake very noisey in the rolling road

oil breather pipe was off

slight play in the front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 27 May 2010 215,466 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 May 2010 215,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sump holed

Pass 6 May 2009 208,129 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 208,129 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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D919 WEY is a 1987 Volkswagen T25 in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 D919 WEY, 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 D919 WEY registered?

D919 WEY is a 1987 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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