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A7 RFG

1988 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,379 mi
Last recorded26,379 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco117,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 RFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 26,379 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 26,345 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 26,345 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 26,338 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 26,338 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 26,303 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 26,302 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 26,288 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 26,226 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 26,226 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 26,155 miles

ADVISE 2X FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSES PERISHED & METAL FERULES CORRODED (MAY GET WORSE)

ADVISE FRONT SHOCKABSORBER'S CORRODED SLIGHTLY

ADVISE LOWER WISHBONE'S CORRODED (MAY GET WORSE )

ADVISE MAX AMOUNT OF FREE PLAY ALLOWED IN N/S/F STRUT TOP BEARING

Pass 20 Nov 2006 26,077 miles

both front flexi ferrule slightly corroded

oil leak

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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A7 RFG is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A7 RFG, 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 A7 RFG registered?

A7 RFG is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 7 November 1988.

Is A7 RFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 RFG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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