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D86 GJD

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,658 mi
Last recorded114,658 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD86 GJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 114,658 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 113,622 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel hose deteriorated engine bay to mechanical pump (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 113,599 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 113,316 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both nearside and offside bushes perishing/cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 113,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both nearside and offside bushes perishing/cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 110,018 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 108,824 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 108,816 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 108,811 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 107,636 miles

brake pipes corroding

Fail 30 Oct 2017 107,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2016 105,890 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 104,666 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 104,178 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 103,590 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 103,099 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 103,067 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 103,027 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 103,027 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 102,949 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 102,789 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 102,649 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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D86 GJD is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D86 GJD, 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 D86 GJD registered?

D86 GJD is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 7 November 1986.

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