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D550 DJU

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

264,904 mi
Last recorded264,904 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD550 DJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2012 264,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 30 Jul 2010 245,071 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 245,071 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 237,660 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 237,660 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 226,179 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 226,179 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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D550 DJU is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 D550 DJU, 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 D550 DJU registered?

D550 DJU is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D550 DJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D550 DJU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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