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D888 UWV

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,810 mi
Last recorded129,810 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD888 UWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 129,810 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

interior rear view mirror missing

rear bench seat removed

Pass 4 Aug 2023 125,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 125,264 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 121,321 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front, rubbing on wheelarches (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 121,270 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 120,253 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 119,762 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

fuel tank damp

Fail 25 Jul 2019 119,749 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside washer (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 109,010 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 108,971 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 108,904 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 108,806 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 108,670 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 108,532 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 99,036 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 99,036 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2006 94,868 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front to rear fuel lines deteriorating

play in all four top mounts

slight interaction in rear lights

Fail 4 Mar 2006 94,823 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front to rear fuel lines deteriorating

play in all four top mounts

slight interaction in rear lights

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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D888 UWV is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 D888 UWV, 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 D888 UWV registered?

D888 UWV is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 October 1986.

Is D888 UWV safe to buy?

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