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G832 TBD

1990 Volkswagen Type 25

White Diesel 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

341,319 mi
Last recorded341,319 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Type 25112,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG832 TBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 25
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,589cc
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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 341,319 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 340,012 miles

N/S park brake reading low

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 335,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 335,397 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 334,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 334,193 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 332,065 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 332,065 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper step/wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 329,907 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 329,907 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 326,756 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 20 Dec 2017 323,729 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Brake slight grab

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.6.2)

o/s/f floor and n/s/r heavily corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 318,624 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 314,263 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 314,263 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe leaking breake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear cracked on outer side wall

Offside Front crackad on outer side wall

Offside Rear cracked on outer side wall

Pass 11 Dec 2014 309,072 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 309,072 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s front wheels have slight binding

Pass 11 Dec 2013 305,779 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 305,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 30,780 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 30,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 294,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 294,899 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 284,188 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 284,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 25?

Based on 1,693 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
1,481
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 56
Brake pipe excessively corroded 54
Steering rack gaiter split 52
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G832 TBD is a 1990 Volkswagen Type 25 in White with a 1,589cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Type 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 112,441 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 Type 25 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 96 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G832 TBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 36 years old, this Volkswagen Type 25 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G832 TBD is a 1990 Volkswagen Type 25, first registered on 14 May 1990.

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