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D81 VEW

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,349 mi
Last recorded134,349 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD81 VEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 134,349 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 133,193 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 131,867 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 129,690 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 127,497 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 127,485 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 126,136 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 126,102 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 123,412 miles

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 120,918 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2006 120,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2005 118,989 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 118,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket cracked (2.4.E.4b)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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D81 VEW is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D81 VEW, 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 D81 VEW registered?

D81 VEW is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D81 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D81 VEW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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