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E141 TDA

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

72,185 mi
Last recorded72,185 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE141 TDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 72,185 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 71,837 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 71,791 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 71,791 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 71,784 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 71,784 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 71,784 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 717,839 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 717,784 miles

Oil leaks

Pass 19 Nov 2014 717,741 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2013 717,645 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 717,645 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Nov 2012 717,476 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2012 717,476 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2011 717,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 717,261 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 71,752 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 717,152 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2009 71,678 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 71,579 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 71,579 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 712,417 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 712,417 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 8,329 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 8,329 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 104,276 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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E141 TDA is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 110,105 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 E141 TDA, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E141 TDA registered?

E141 TDA is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 15 October 1987.

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