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D23 WMV

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,521 mi
Last recorded134,521 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 WMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 134,521 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 134,505 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2017 134,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2015 131,014 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 131,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 127,239 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 124,985 miles

general corrosion especially in rear arches

Fail 19 Jun 2013 124,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

general corrosion especially in rear arches

Pass 13 Jun 2012 124,149 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 124,149 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 123,908 miles

Nearside rear footbrake low effort

Offside rear footbrake low effort

Pass 9 Jun 2010 123,433 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 122,923 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 122,349 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 122,329 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 121,320 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 120,136 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 119,033 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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D23 WMV is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 D23 WMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D23 WMV registered?

D23 WMV is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 October 1986.

Is D23 WMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D23 WMV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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