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D851 VEW

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

241,857 mi
Last recorded241,857 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD851 VEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2012 241,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/front brake binding slighty

Pass 27 Sep 2011 237,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 232,658 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 230,368 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 230,368 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

n/s/rear tyre high and low spot

Pass 26 Sep 2008 227,644 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 22,761 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

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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D851 VEW is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D851 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 D851 VEW registered?

D851 VEW is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 26 September 1986.

Is D851 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D851 VEW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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