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D929 WEY

1987 Volkswagen T25

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

46,840 mi
Last recorded46,840 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen T25115,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD929 WEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 46,840 miles

Lower sills corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2023 46,840 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower sills corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2022 40,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack mounting bushes worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 40,956 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack mounting bushes worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 37,832 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 33,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 31,174 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 28,016 miles

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

Slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Jun 2017 15,388 miles

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Jul 2016 10,456 miles

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 19 Jul 2016 10,445 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Jul 2015 7,324 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 4,207 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavy corrosion and holes in both rear floor pans rear box section not within prescribed area

slight play in front anti roll bar dushes

Fail 14 Jul 2014 4,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavy corrosion and holes in both rear floor pans rear box section not within prescribed area

slight play in front anti roll bar dushes

Fail 15 Jul 2013 2,059 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 2,059 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 98,479 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 95,264 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear inner drive shaft flange insecure (bolts loose)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 95,254 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear inner drive shaft flange insecure (bolts loose)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 93,125 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 93,125 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 92,996 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

no seat belts fitted to rear seats.

poor body repair carried out around offside rear sill and quater panel suspension mount.

Fail 24 Apr 2009 92,906 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

no seat belts fitted to rear seats.

poor body repair carried out around offside rear sill and quater panel suspension mount.

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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D929 WEY is a 1987 Volkswagen T25 in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 D929 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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D929 WEY is a 1987 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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