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D976 BNV

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,675 mi
Last recorded151,675 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD976 BNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 151,675 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 151,670 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 150,628 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 150,479 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 149,025 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 148,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 147,193 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 147,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 144,781 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 144,760 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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D976 BNV is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D976 BNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D976 BNV registered?

D976 BNV is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 7 April 1987.

Is D976 BNV safe to buy?

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