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E217 KGM

1987 Volkswagen T25

Red Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

150,639 mi
Last recorded150,639 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen T25115,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE217 KGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 150,639 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 150,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 149,204 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 148,478 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 146,936 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 145,237 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OSF & NSR close to excessive (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective NS & OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play NS & OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 143,780 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 143,602 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 16,334 miles

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to offside door step

Fail 3 Jun 2019 16,328 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting floor back of wheel arch (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to offside door step

Pass 24 May 2018 14,901 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 14,476 miles

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 5 Jun 2017 14,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Jun 2016 13,692 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 12,970 miles

Nearside rear outer c/v gaiter slight leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 12,526 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 12,151 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 12,151 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 11,214 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 11,214 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 11,201 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 11,084 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 10,590 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 10,588 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 7,435 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 6,950 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear registration p[late insecure

Fail 23 Sep 2007 6,937 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear registration p[late insecure

Pass 22 May 2006 5,738 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 5,738 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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E217 KGM is a 1987 Volkswagen T25 in Red with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 E217 KGM, 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 E217 KGM registered?

E217 KGM is a 1987 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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