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E133 KWK

1988 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,934 mi
Last recorded138,934 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco117,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE133 KWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 138,934 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 137,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 137,263 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

interior mirror missing

Fail 31 May 2022 137,263 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

interior mirror missing

Pass 29 Mar 2021 134,720 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Mar 2020 133,008 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 132,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 127,418 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak

Rear seats missing at time of test

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All shocks seem to have reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play NSR and OSR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 122,580 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 122,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 122,567 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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E133 KWK 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 63.6%.

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 E133 KWK, 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 E133 KWK registered?

E133 KWK is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 26 January 1988.

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