1986 Volkswagen T25 1.6L Diesel · D232 NOD

The Volkswagen T25 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 12 September 2025 at 22,692 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. The prior year's test on 13 September 2024 at 21,693 miles also passed cleanly. A failed test on 11 September 2024 at 21,688 miles shows no defects recorded, indicating the failure likely stemmed from administrative or documentation grounds rather than a mechanical fault, with the vehicle passing two days later. The recorded mileage reflects exceptionally light use for a 40 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 567 miles per year. The 2023 entry lists 206,885 miles, a clear anomaly against the 19,122 miles logged in 2022 and 21,693 in 2024; this suggests a transcription error at the 2023 test rather than genuine accumulation. Outside that outlier, the climb from 19,122 miles in September 2022 to 22,692 miles by September 2025 confirms gentle, consistent running with no periods of heavy wear. With no advisories or defects across the clean passes, the MOT record alone reveals no recurring suspension, brake, or corrosion issues. The low standing mileage typical of such vehicles still warrants a physical inspection of structural integrity beneath the body, particularly chassis rails and outriggers for rust, plus checks on suspension bushes and brake discs for perishing from inactivity. A buyer should verify the 2023 mileage discrepancy against the V5C and prior upkeep records before purchase.