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E400 XGO

1987 Volkswagen T25

Red Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,843 mi
Last recorded67,843 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen T25115,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE400 XGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 67,843 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 66,816 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 66,166 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 65,318 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 65,048 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 65,045 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 64,745 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play Also slightly rough (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 64,623 miles

Horn not too loud

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 64,525 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Off side number plate light came on with a tap

Pass 15 Jul 2014 63,959 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 62,196 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 62,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 61,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 58,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust tip missing

Pass 16 Jul 2010 57,488 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 56,722 miles

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 2 May 2008 54,655 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 53,238 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 51,045 miles

Slight play in offside front and nearside rear wheel bearings

Fail 5 Apr 2006 51,045 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play in offside front and nearside rear wheel bearings

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T25?

Based on 9,312 MOT tests across 509 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
1,367
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
509
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 363
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 303
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 299
Steering rack gaiter split 252
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E400 XGO is a 1987 Volkswagen T25 in Red with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 115,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen T25 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E400 XGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T25 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E400 XGO registered?

E400 XGO is a 1987 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 1 December 1987.

Is E400 XGO safe to buy?

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