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D482 TFY

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,785 mi
Last recorded125,785 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD482 TFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 125,785 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 124,835 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 124,833 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing glass (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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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D482 TFY is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D482 TFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D482 TFY?

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What year was D482 TFY registered?

D482 TFY is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 June 1987.

Is D482 TFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D482 TFY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D482 TFY have outstanding finance?

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