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D738 RGP

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,578 mi
Last recorded80,578 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD738 RGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 80,578 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 80,325 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 80,220 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 80,214 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 79,232 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 79,232 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 76,984 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 73,647 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear service brake and handbrake both weak

Pass 8 Dec 2008 73,398 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 72,922 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 72,550 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 72,099 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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D738 RGP is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 D738 RGP, 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 D738 RGP registered?

D738 RGP is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 25 February 1987.

Is D738 RGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D738 RGP shows 12 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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