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D799 URD

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

148,851 mi
Last recorded148,851 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD799 URD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 148,851 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 148,763 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 148,474 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 147,474 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 147,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 147,011 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 147,011 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 145,271 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 145,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked on the edges

Pass 10 Aug 2016 143,795 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 143,795 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on inner wing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 142,012 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 142,012 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 139,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 139,180 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 138,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 136,074 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2012 136,074 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 133,191 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 133,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 130,209 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 130,209 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 127,207 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 127,207 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 124,305 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 124,305 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 120,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise clutch suspect

nearside front tyre has cuts to outter sidewall

Pass 15 Jul 2006 114,228 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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D799 URD is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 D799 URD, 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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D799 URD is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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