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E163 MHV

1988 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,998 mi
Last recorded163,998 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2007
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco117,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE163 MHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2007 163,998 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 163,998 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 163,897 miles

CO emission low 0.15% and Hydrocarbon reading high 912ppm - giving poor idling

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

nearside mirror casing damaged

windscreen scratched not adversely affecting drivers view of the road

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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E163 MHV is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E163 MHV, 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 E163 MHV registered?

E163 MHV is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 23 March 1988.

Is E163 MHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E163 MHV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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