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D700 WPA

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,265 mi
Last recorded164,265 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD700 WPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 164,265 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all tyres are dated 2014

Pass 8 Jul 2024 164,056 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 164,055 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 163,919 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 163,672 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 163,535 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 163,283 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 162,633 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 161,849 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 161,004 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 98,609 miles

sills coverd

Pass 24 Jun 2013 98,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Sills Covered

Fail 24 Jun 2013 98,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Sills Covered

Pass 10 May 2012 94,719 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 May 2012 94,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 87,415 miles

Fuel pipes under car corroded.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2010 85,925 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 85,849 miles

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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D700 WPA is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 D700 WPA, 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 D700 WPA registered?

D700 WPA is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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The MOT history for D700 WPA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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