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D795 NKE

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

180,021 mi
Last recorded180,021 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD795 NKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 180,021 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 176,753 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 172,700 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 168,302 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

fuel hose perished

fuel tank fill pipe unsecured

Pass 2 Aug 2021 164,000 miles

Fuel filler hose perished

Pass 8 Aug 2020 160,627 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 155,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 155,827 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 153,697 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 153,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 150,525 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 149,931 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel lines rusty

Fail 20 Apr 2007 149,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cam cover gasket leaking

fuel lines rusty

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2006 141,158 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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D795 NKE is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 D795 NKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D795 NKE registered?

D795 NKE is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 27 March 1987.

Is D795 NKE safe to buy?

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