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Volkswagen T25

Green · Petrol · 1989 · 1,915 cc

G257 FDAMOT history

G257 FDA is a green petrol Volkswagen T25 first used on 7 Sept 1989. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 159,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2023
Mileage
159,089 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2022
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G257 FDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
T25
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,915 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
7 Sept 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

G257 FDA was last recorded at 159,089 miles on 31 Oct 2022, 2,391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jul 2007: 14,555 miles, lower than 145,550 miles on 28 Jun 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
156,698 miles · 18 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,391 miles
Average per year
828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 159,089 miles
  • 2021 – 156,698 miles
  • 2020 – 154,446 miles
  • 2017 – 154,134 miles
  • 2011 – 150,668 miles
  • 2009 – 148,493 miles
  • 2008 – 146,295 miles
  • 2007 – 14,555 miles
  • 2006 – 145,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,089 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,089 miles (+2,391)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    159,089 miles
    Test number
    602344829394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass156,698 miles (+2,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    156,698 miles
    Test number
    307324098875
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,446 miles (+312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    154,446 miles
    Test number
    401695967940
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass154,134 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    154,134 miles
    Test number
    915573486251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Fail154,134 miles4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,134 miles
    Test number
    777584836018
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass150,901 km
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    150,901 km
    Test number
    808415675037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass150,668 miles (+2,175)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    150,668 miles
    Test number
    708247691233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass148,493 miles (+2,198)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    148,493 miles
    Test number
    164073439229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass146,295 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    146,295 miles
    Test number
    343878418233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail146,279 miles (+131,724)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,279 miles
    Test number
    743834008247
    • DangerousRear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass14,555 miles (-130,995)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    14,555 miles
    Test number
    840319497126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass145,550 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    145,550 miles
    Test number
    684289076198
    • NoteFRONT PADS WEARING LOW
    • NoteO/SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Questions about G257 FDA

Does G257 FDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on G257 FDA expired on 30 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on G257 FDA?
The MOT on G257 FDA expired on 30 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has G257 FDA done?
G257 FDA was recorded at 159,089 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2022, an average of 828 miles a year.
Has G257 FDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G257 FDA has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on G257 FDA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on G257 FDA find?
G257 FDA passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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