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E177 RTH

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,928 mi
Last recorded89,928 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2007
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE177 RTH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2007 89,928 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 89,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front struts top mounts are worn †Near side inner CV gator is split †Near side front tyre is worn on the edge †Engine leaking is oil

Pass 2 Jun 2006 85,840 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 85,822 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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E177 RTH is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E177 RTH, 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 E177 RTH registered?

E177 RTH is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E177 RTH safe to buy?

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