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E640 XDV

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

168,693 mi
Last recorded168,693 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE640 XDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 168,693 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 13 May 2025 168,693 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 168,699 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 168,698 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 168,693 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 168,693 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 168,355 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 167,250 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 167,247 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 167,247 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 166,670 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 163,998 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 161,155 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 160,569 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 160,567 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 16,341 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 160,310 miles

advise advanced corrosion under vehicle!

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E640 XDV?

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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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