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D697 CVV

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,439 mi
Last recorded108,439 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD697 CVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 108,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

surface corrosion to inner and outer sills

Pass 21 Sep 2015 109,139 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 19 Sep 2015 108,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up inner (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leaks

Pass 10 Feb 2014 100,984 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2014 100,984 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2013 100,940 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all four road tyres perrishing

Fail 2 Feb 2013 100,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all four road tyres perrishing

Pass 17 Nov 2011 100,023 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Sill covers fitted

Some previous welding repairs

Pass 10 Nov 2010 99,324 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

Some previous welding repairs

Pass 20 Nov 2009 96,238 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel filler tube corroded and hole at top

nearside rear flexi brake hose ferrule corroded

nearside wiper blade worn

offside front tubeless valve perished and getting split

repair to nearside rear beam axle mounting point!

Pass 17 Jul 2007 95,384 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

covers on outer sills obstructing view.

n/s/r brake hose ferrel starting to rust.

o/s/n/s/r shock absorbers rusty.

rear coil springs starting to flatten on top and bottom coils.

rear wiper blade split.

slight play in o/s/n/s/f top suspension bushes.

Fail 16 Jul 2007 95,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

covers on outer sills obstructing view.

n/s/r brake hose ferrels starting to rust.

o/s/n/s/r shock absorbers rusty.

rear coil springs starting to flatten on top and bottom coils.

rear wiper blade split.

slight play in o/s/n/s/f top suspension bushes.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 94,251 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 94,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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D697 CVV is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D697 CVV, 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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D697 CVV is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 June 1987.

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