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D396 NBH

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

173,833 mi
Last recorded173,833 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD396 NBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 173,833 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 173,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose to rear cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 171,032 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 166,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 165,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside & Offside (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Along sill Bothsides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 165,130 miles

Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nearside & Offside - Seized (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside & Offside (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Along sill Bothsides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 160,778 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 160,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 150,107 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2014 149,316 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel lines rubbing on fuel tank

Pass 7 Dec 2013 141,478 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front indicator lense cracked

nearside rear light lense cracked

offside main beam lense slightly damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2013 141,105 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front indicator lense cracked

nearside rear light lense cracked

offside main beam lense slightly damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2012 135,328 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2012 135,244 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2011 127,287 miles

n/s door cracked

n/s/r light has slight interaction with another light

o/s brake flexi rubbing on tyre (refitted into fixing)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 118,449 miles

Engines noisey

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

n/s door mirror glass is cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2010 118,449 miles

Engines noisey

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s door mirror glass is cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2009 113,668 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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D396 NBH is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 D396 NBH, 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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D396 NBH is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 11 August 1986.

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