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E104 BDM

1988 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

108,566 mi
Last recorded108,566 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco117,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE104 BDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2007 108,566 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 101,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 101,563 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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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E104 BDM is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 117,418 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 E104 BDM, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E104 BDM registered?

E104 BDM is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 March 1988.

Is E104 BDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E104 BDM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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