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D963 LCE

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

296,835 mi
Last recorded296,835 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD963 LCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2011 296,835 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel lines corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2009 293,645 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

filler neck has corrosion

fuel tank coroided near filler neak

Pass 15 Dec 2008 288,883 miles

Fuel pipes front to rear are heavily corroded.

Fuel tank is corroded.

Slight run out on NSF brake.

Fail 15 Dec 2008 288,873 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fuel pipes front to rear are heavily corroded.

Fuel tank is corroded.

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

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

Slight run out on NSF brake.

Pass 29 Dec 2007 282,866 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 282,856 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 275,876 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 266,894 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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D963 LCE is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 D963 LCE, 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 D963 LCE registered?

D963 LCE is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D963 LCE safe to buy?

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