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E126 MDL

1988 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,220 mi
Last recorded73,220 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco117,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE126 MDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2022 73,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter/pipe (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 73,048 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 73,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 72,765 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened bent/modified (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 72,754 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened bent/modified (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 63,902 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 63,902 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 68,431 miles

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

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

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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E126 MDL is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E126 MDL, 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 E126 MDL registered?

E126 MDL is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E126 MDL safe to buy?

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