1989 Volkswagen Type 25 1.6L Diesel · G497 APM
1989 Volkswagen Type 25 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 123,281 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TYPE 25
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,281 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1600cc
G497 APM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2023
- 123,281 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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G497 APM Mileage History
- 25/06/2022123,281 mi
- 20/07/2022123,281 mi
- 21/07/2022123,281 mi
- 11/07/2023123,281 mi
- 13/07/2023123,281 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G497 APM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Type 25 (G497 APM) between June 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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