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D318 CTS

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,892 mi
Last recorded88,892 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD318 CTS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 88,892 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

bearing noise from offside and nearside rear hub bearings, no roughness detected

offside and nearside rear coil springs come away from top seating with suspension hanging

Fail 10 Nov 2008 88,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

bearing noise from offside and nearside rear wheel bearings, no roughness detected

offside and nearside rear coil springs come away from top seating with suspension hanging

Pass 3 Nov 2007 78,350 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 78,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak at sump

Pass 30 Oct 2006 71,392 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 62,566 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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D318 CTS is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 D318 CTS, 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 D318 CTS registered?

D318 CTS is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D318 CTS safe to buy?

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