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E410 XDM

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,678 mi
Last recorded103,678 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE410 XDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 103,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 103,597 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 103,543 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 103,543 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak join and after centre box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 103,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases coming from join after centre box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion towing eye behind rear valance (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 102,800 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small leak of grease (2.5.C.1a)

hazard switch works somtimes

Fail 22 Aug 2016 102,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small leak of grease (2.5.C.1a)

hazard switch works somtimes

Pass 19 Aug 2015 102,784 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 102,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank corroded.

oil leak.

Fail 20 Apr 2009 102,784 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank corroded.

oil leak.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 102,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 102,784 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E410 XDM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E410 XDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E410 XDM registered?

E410 XDM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 August 1987.

Is E410 XDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E410 XDM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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