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D103 DOW

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

135,383 mi
Last recorded135,383 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD103 DOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 135,383 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 135,367 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 135,347 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 135,316 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 135,284 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 135,236 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 135,220 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 135,220 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 135,115 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 135,007 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 134,852 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 134,524 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 134,310 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 134,063 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 133,624 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 133,329 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 133,329 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 133,088 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 132,661 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 132,608 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 131,859 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 129,888 miles

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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D103 DOW is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,643 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 D103 DOW, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D103 DOW registered?

D103 DOW is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 4 August 1986.

Is D103 DOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D103 DOW 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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