Volkswagen T25
From 408 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, caused 16 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 16 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 16 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 15 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 14 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 13 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 12 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 12 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 11 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 11 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 11 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 17.6% of T25 failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 32.8% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £133.
Fuel type matters
Petrol versions pass at 76.7% while Diesel versions pass at 71.1%, a 6 percentage point gap.
Typical mileage
Half of all T25s tested had between 55,375 and 141,992 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 122,688 median miles, the T25 has 0.02 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen T25 MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen T25 has a 75% MOT pass rate based on 408 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen T25?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen T25 is parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, which caused 16 failures. Other common issues include steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen T25 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen T25 is 122,688 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 55,375 and 141,992 miles.
Buying a used T25?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 75% pass rate and an average repair bill of £133 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.