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D894 SDT

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,126 mi
Last recorded76,126 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD894 SDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 76,126 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 75,929 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 75,614 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 75,614 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 75,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 75,065 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 75,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 73,435 miles

Fuel pipes surface corroded

Metal brake pipes surface corroded

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2007 73,368 miles

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

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

Fuel pipes surface corroded

Metal brake pipes surface corroded

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2006 71,489 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 69,307 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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D894 SDT is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 110,105 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 D894 SDT, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D894 SDT registered?

D894 SDT is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 21 May 1987.

Is D894 SDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D894 SDT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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