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D48 ESC

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

141,256 mi
Last recorded141,256 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD48 ESC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 141,256 miles

nearside front door mirror damaged

rear lower valance damaged

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 14 Jan 2013 141,256 miles

Centre Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nearside front door mirror damaged

rear lower valance damaged

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Oct 2011 141,149 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

water leak at fan switch

Fail 19 Oct 2011 141,149 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside door mirror damaged

water leak at fan switch

Pass 29 Sep 2010 140,289 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

fuel filler neck corroding

nearside tyre slightly dameged at outerside wall

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 29 Sep 2010 140,289 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

fuel filler neck corroding

nearside tyre slightly dameged at outerside wall

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Jun 2009 138,496 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front and rear number plates deterioating

oil leak from cranshaft front oil seal

Fail 15 Jun 2009 138,496 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front and rear number plates deterioating

oil leak from cranshaft front oil seal

Pass 1 Feb 2008 136,683 miles

fuels pipes corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2008 136,683 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

fuels pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2007 134,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 132,048 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 132,048 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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D48 ESC is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 D48 ESC, 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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D48 ESC is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 February 1987.

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