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D46 YGW

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,736 mi
Last recorded142,736 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD46 YGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 142,736 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 142,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 141,028 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 140,951 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 140,951 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 140,248 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 140,247 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 139,828 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 139,812 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 137,274 miles

rear fuel hose slightly cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2006 133,757 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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D46 YGW is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 110,105 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 D46 YGW, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D46 YGW registered?

D46 YGW is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 July 1987.

Is D46 YGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D46 YGW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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