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G823 TBD

1989 Volkswagen T25

White Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,991 mi
Last recorded197,991 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen T25123,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG823 TBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 197,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding.

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 197,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f inner rack joint has free play

slight front brake imbalance

some binding to n/s/f brake

some binding to n/s/r wheel

some ovality to front discs

some rusting to n/s/r shock casing

Pass 16 Aug 2012 197,991 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 197,991 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front disc back plates rusted

Pass 29 Jul 2011 197,991 miles

front disc back plates rusted

Pass 2 Jun 2010 197,348 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 197,348 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G823 TBD is a 1989 Volkswagen T25 in White with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 123,211 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 G823 TBD, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G823 TBD registered?

G823 TBD is a 1989 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G823 TBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G823 TBD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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