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D348 PGH

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,135 mi
Last recorded121,135 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD348 PGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 121,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 121,123 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 118,500 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 117,673 miles

car has been lowered on front

Fail 12 Jul 2012 117,672 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

car has been lowered

Pass 25 Jul 2011 113,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

front bumper missing

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 18 Jul 2011 113,881 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

fuel pipes rusty

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

front bumper missing

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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D348 PGH is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D348 PGH, 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 D348 PGH registered?

D348 PGH is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 14 October 1986.

Is D348 PGH safe to buy?

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