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D509 MMJ

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,667 mi
Last recorded198,667 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD509 MMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 198,667 miles

rear registation plate starting to deteriorate advise replace

Fail 9 Jul 2009 198,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

rear registation plate starting to deteriorate advise replace

Pass 4 Jul 2008 172,496 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 172,496 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 150,302 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 150,302 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 145,274 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 145,274 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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D509 MMJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D509 MMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D509 MMJ registered?

D509 MMJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 December 1986.

Is D509 MMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D509 MMJ shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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