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E325 XMA

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,797 mi
Last recorded138,797 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE325 XMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 138,797 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 138,735 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

under sill spray all under vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2013 138,148 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

under sill cover all over

Fail 21 Aug 2013 138,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

under sill cover all over

Pass 12 Oct 2010 131,584 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 131,584 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2007 129,728 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 129,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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E325 XMA is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 117,027 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E325 XMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E325 XMA registered?

E325 XMA is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 October 1987.

Is E325 XMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E325 XMA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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