1987 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · E644 XNM
1987 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 04 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 71,509 miles. MOT expired on 03 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,509 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E644 XNM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/03/2025
- 71,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E644 XNM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Golf (E644 XNM) between January 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
E644 XNM Mileage History
- 22/01/202269,432 mi
- 04/02/202370,829 mi+1,397 mi
- 14/03/202571,509 mi+680 mi
Average of roughly 661 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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