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H160 GKE

1991 Volkswagen T25

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

98,142 mi
Last recorded98,142 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen T25102,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH160 GKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 98,142 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 98,116 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 96,703 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 92,139 miles

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres have wear to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 89,010 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 83,071 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2020 83,071 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 82,939 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 82,606 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 82,499 miles

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 81,510 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 78,671 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre cracked & perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 77,072 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 12 Jun 2014 74,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2013 73,288 miles

corrosion in o/s front door step out side prescribed area

Pass 12 Jun 2012 70,258 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion in o/s front door step

Pass 16 Jun 2011 68,272 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 68,012 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 68,012 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 66,390 miles

exhaust tail pipe missing

o/s/f step rusty

rear drivshaft damp

Fail 27 May 2009 66,390 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust tail pipe missing

o/s/f step rusty

rear drivshaft damp

Pass 16 Jun 2008 64,296 miles

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

exhaust link bar corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2007 61,071 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 61,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust mount corroded

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2006 58,657 miles

N/s/r brake pipe ferrule slightly corroded

N/s/r tyre starting to crack on outer wall

O/s/r brake pipe ferrule slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2006 58,657 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

N/s/r brake pipe ferrule slightly corroded

N/s/r tyre starting to crack on outer wall

O/s/r brake pipe ferrule slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2005 54,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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H160 GKE is a 1991 Volkswagen T25 in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 102,748 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 H160 GKE, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H160 GKE is a 1991 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 20 May 1991.

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