MOT Status
ValidMileage
168,693 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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vehicle undersealed
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
n/s/f inner wheel arch starting to corrode
n/s/r shock absorber corroded
slight blow on exhaust
slight movement in o/s/f strut top
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f inner wheel arch starting to corrode
n/s/r shock absorber corroded
slight blow on exhaust
slight movement in o/s/f strut top
advise advanced corrosion under vehicle!
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E640 XDV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 E640 XDV, 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 E640 XDV registered?
E640 XDV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 October 1987.
Is E640 XDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for E640 XDV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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