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D640 GYO

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

194,848 mi
Last recorded194,848 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD640 GYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 194,848 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front track rod end rubber ball joint cover slightly deteriorated

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

flexible fuel pipe ferrules corroded (from pump)

Pass 5 Aug 2025 194,718 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front track rod end rubber ball joint cover slightly deteriorated

flexible fuel pipe ferrules corroded (from pump)

Pass 2 Aug 2024 194,529 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 194,377 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 194,266 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 193,583 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 193,191 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 192,632 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 192,284 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 192,147 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 191,261 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 191,313 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 190,962 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 190,962 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 190,569 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 189,937 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 189,200 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 188,207 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 187,211 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 186,248 miles

Fuel line slightly corroded towards front of vehicle

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 186,248 miles

Fuel line slightly corroded towards front of vehicle

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 185,538 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 185,327 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 185,255 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

front & rear brake pipes showing corosion

Pass 11 Jul 2005 184,162 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 184,148 miles

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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D640 GYO is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 D640 GYO, 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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What year was D640 GYO registered?

D640 GYO is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 14 April 1987.

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