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D314 LKJ

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

38,790 mi
Last recorded38,790 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD314 LKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 38,790 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2021 38,789 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 38,776 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 38,775 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 38,710 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 38,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust rubber missing but exhaust supported

n/s front fog lamp inop

o/s front brake binding slightly

o/s rear tyre perished

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2017 38,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust rubber missing but exhaust supported

n/s front fog lamp inop

o/s front brake binding slightly

o/s rear tyre perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 38,527 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 38,381 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 38,313 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 38,163 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 38,163 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 38,032 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 37,836 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 37,704 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 37,609 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 37,468 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 37,350 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 37,218 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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D314 LKJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 D314 LKJ, 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 D314 LKJ registered?

D314 LKJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 17 October 1986.

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