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E123 XYD

1988 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,619 mi
Last recorded112,619 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco117,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE123 XYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 112,619 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Sill covers fitted

Some general underbody corrosion

both front brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2018 112,619 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Sill covers fitted

Some general underbody corrosion

both front brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2017 111,584 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Sill covers fitted

Some general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2016 109,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 107,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

some perishing of all four tyres

Fail 19 Jun 2015 107,574 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

some perishing of all four tyres

Pass 30 Apr 2014 104,345 miles

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

corrosion to metal fuel pipe exiting fuel pump

corrosion to os rear metal brake pipe near fuel pump

drivers seat backrest will not tip forward to allow access and exit of rear of vehicle

some perishing to outer edge of tread of os rear tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2014 104,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion to metal fuel pipe exiting fuel pump

corrosion to os rear metal brake pipe near fuel pump

drivers seat backrest will not tip forward to allow access and exit of rear of vehicle

ns headlamp mountings broken

oil filter corroded and leaking oil

some perishing to outer edge of tread of os rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2013 101,080 miles

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

general underbody surface corrosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2013 101,077 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

general underbody surface corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2012 97,517 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 91,378 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2009 84,203 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 77,392 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 77,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 70,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

REAR NUMBER PLATE LOOSE

Temporary fuel cap fitted

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 2 Jan 2008 70,377 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE LOOSE

Temporary fuel cap fitted

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 5 Jan 2007 65,483 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 65,483 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 65,060 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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E123 XYD is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 117,418 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 E123 XYD, 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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E123 XYD is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 June 1988.

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