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D285 SHH

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

159,414 mi
Last recorded159,414 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD285 SHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 159,414 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 159,414 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 159,414 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 159,414 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 159,414 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 159,414 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 159,414 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 159,414 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 159,414 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 159,414 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 157,591 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 154,762 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 152,342 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 152,342 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 147,381 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 147,381 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 145,795 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 141,777 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 145,523 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 141,777 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 141,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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D285 SHH is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 D285 SHH, 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 D285 SHH registered?

D285 SHH is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D285 SHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D285 SHH shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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