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D309 SFW

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,196 mi
Last recorded125,196 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD309 SFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 125,196 miles

Front Both side Flexible brake hoses close to the wheel

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 125,196 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose insecure fuel filter to engine (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel neck to fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both side Flexible brake hoses close to the wheel

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 125,196 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 223,297 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 220,293 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 215,092 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 205,250 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge & cut in tread

Fail 16 Aug 2010 205,125 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

cracking to o/s/r tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge & cut in tread

Fail 6 Aug 2009 197,888 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 197,888 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 193,625 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 193,625 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 188,907 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 184,506 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 184,506 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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D309 SFW is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,643 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 D309 SFW, 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 D309 SFW registered?

D309 SFW is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 September 1986.

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