1989 Volkswagen T25 1.9L Petrol · F490 LMV
1989 Volkswagen T25 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1989. Recorded mileage 232,996 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN T25
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 232,996 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F490 LMV Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 232,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F490 LMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen T25 (F490 LMV) between March 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (34 issues), Brakes (32 issues), Bodywork (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Steering (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
F490 LMV Mileage History
- 31/03/2006224,443 mi
- 12/04/2006224,454 mi+11 mi
- 12/04/2006224,454 mi
- 24/05/2007225,590 mi+1,136 mi
- 31/05/2007225,590 mi
- 11/07/2008225,961 mi+371 mi
- 11/07/2008225,961 mi
- 12/06/2009226,666 mi+705 mi
- 17/06/2010227,935 mi+1,269 mi
- 19/06/2010227,937 mi+2 mi
- 07/07/2011228,338 mi+401 mi
- 08/07/2011228,339 mi+1 mi
- 06/07/2012228,890 mi+551 mi
- 06/07/2012228,890 mi
- 03/07/2013229,003 km
- 19/08/2013229,016 km+13 km
- 27/11/2014229,148 mi
- 04/12/2014229,168 mi+20 mi
- 23/11/2015229,579 mi+411 mi
- 08/01/2016229,589 mi+10 mi
- 03/01/2017230,646 mi+1,057 mi
- 09/01/2017230,647 mi+1 mi
- 09/08/2023230,660 mi+13 mi
- 05/08/2024232,690 mi+2,030 mi
- 31/07/2025232,975 mi+285 mi
- 27/08/2026232,996 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 419 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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