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D97 EYP

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,218 mi
Last recorded120,218 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD97 EYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 120,218 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 119,089 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 119,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 117,568 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 117,568 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 115,943 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 115,943 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 114,721 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 114,699 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 114,416 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 114,100 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 113,691 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking 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 24 May 2010 112,887 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 112,453 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 112,451 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 112,381 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2007 111,525 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 111,525 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 109,545 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 109,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

brake pipes corrosion/greased

exhaust corroded

front top mount play

o/s/f indicator poor security

pads wear

rear footbrake low effort

shock absorbers corroded

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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D97 EYP is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D97 EYP, 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 D97 EYP registered?

D97 EYP is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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