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555 DOT

1988 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

205,613 mi
Last recorded205,613 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco117,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration555 DOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 205,613 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 205,532 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 205,419 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 205,308 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 205,195 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 205,040 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 204,748 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 204,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 204,506 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 204,338 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 204,000 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 203,808 miles

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 May 2013 203,460 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 203,081 miles

outer sills covered

Pass 20 Apr 2011 202,576 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2010 202,061 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 201,653 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 201,103 miles

wear in top srut mounts

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 201,092 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wear in top srut mounts

Pass 22 Mar 2007 200,641 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes badly corroded

full sill inspection not possible due to sill covers

Pass 20 Mar 2006 199,791 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2006 199,791 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Scirocco?

Based on 742,525 MOT tests across 61,496 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
6,743
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
61,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,785
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,672
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555 DOT is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 117,418 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Scirocco fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 555 DOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Scirocco typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 38 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 555 DOT registered?

555 DOT is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 13 October 1988.

Is 555 DOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 555 DOT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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