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E130 XYD

1988 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,433 mi
Last recorded185,433 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco117,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE130 XYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 185,433 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 181,676 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 167,407 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 160,935 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 159,412 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 159,410 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 154,603 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 154,603 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

smell of fuel suspect petrol tank

Pass 12 Oct 2007 151,516 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 147,621 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 147,621 miles

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

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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E130 XYD is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 E130 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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What year was E130 XYD registered?

E130 XYD is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 May 1988.

Is E130 XYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E130 XYD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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