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D48 WMV

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,441 mi
Last recorded148,441 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD48 WMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2015 148,441 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 146,718 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 145,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 143,912 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 141,854 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 40,158 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 139,021 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 136,541 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 May 2006 134,654 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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D48 WMV is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WMV, 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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What year was D48 WMV registered?

D48 WMV is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 21 August 1986.

Is D48 WMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D48 WMV shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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