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D521 FBP

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,210 mi
Last recorded86,210 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD521 FBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 86,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner (3.5.1g)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres perished on inner edges

Fail 12 Apr 2016 86,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner (3.5.1g)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres perished on inner edges

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 81,316 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded and has slight blow

fuel pipes rusty

o/s/f brake pipes rusty

plastic sill covers fitted

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

tyres worn uneven

Fail 28 Oct 2013 81,315 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded and has slight blow

fuel pipes rusty

o/s/f brake pipes rusty

plastic sill covers fitted

tyres worn uneven

Pass 9 Aug 2012 67,111 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 67,110 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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D521 FBP is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D521 FBP, 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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D521 FBP is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 March 1987.

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