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D472 RTJ

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,939 mi
Last recorded82,939 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD472 RTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 82,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight wear top steering column bush

Fail 5 Aug 2014 82,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight wear top steering column bush

Pass 23 Aug 2013 81,858 miles

Oil leak

offside front indicator lens repaired

Fail 22 Aug 2013 81,858 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2012 76,689 miles

BOTH FRONT SEAT BACKS DO NOT FOLD FORWARD TO ALLOW ACCESS OR EXIT FOR REAR PASSENGERS - TILT MECHANISM FAULTY

Fail 11 Jul 2012 79,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT SEAT BACKS DO NOT FOLD FORWARD TO ALLOW ACCESS OR EXIT FOR REAR PASSENGERS - TILT MECHANISM FAULTY

Pass 3 Aug 2011 77,176 miles

Steel fuel pipes corroded at front to rear.

front number plate deteriating.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 74,508 miles

fuel pipes at rear corroded.

slight free play in o/side upper suspension leg fixing mounting.

Fail 19 Jul 2010 74,505 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs poor condition.

fuel pipes front to rear corroded.

slight free play in o/side upper suspension leg fixing.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 70,194 miles

all tyres have cracking to sidewalls.

exhaust front pipe corroded & blowing.

n/side & o/side front wiper blades split.

n/side front tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

n/side rear flexible brake hose cracking.

n/side rear worn on inner edge.

o/side front tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

o/side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

steel fuel pipes corroded from front to rear.

Fail 9 Jul 2008 65,763 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 65,763 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 60,332 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED.N/SIDE & O/SIDE REAR WEARING ON INNER EDGES.

Fail 4 Jul 2007 60,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

fuel pipes corroded.

n/side & o/side rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 53,895 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED FRONT TO REAR.SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT EXHAUST CENTRE TO REAR JOINT.O/SIDE REAR TYRE WORN IONNER EDGE.

Fail 1 Jun 2006 53,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

fuel pipes corrodedfront to rear.slight exjaust blow at joint of centre & rear sections.o/side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 5 Jan 2005 42,555 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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D472 RTJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 D472 RTJ, 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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D472 RTJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 3 September 1986.

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