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E181 LJT

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,387 mi
Last recorded97,387 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE181 LJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 97,387 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 97,381 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2019 97,243 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 97,243 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side foot /handbrake (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 97,072 miles

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

drivers seat don't tilt

front side lights bring head lights on

o/s/f brake pipe rusty by flex hose

play in both front top mounts

rear seat base insecure

very small lump n/s/r inner tyre wall

Fail 19 Dec 2018 97,072 miles

Brake performance not tested due to no brake pedal ! (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

drivers seat don't tilt

front side lights bring head lights on

o/s/f brake pipe rusty by flex hose

play in both front top mounts

rear seat base insecure

very small lump n/s/r inner tyre wall

Pass 21 Aug 2015 95,220 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 95,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 95,220 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 95,127 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 94,698 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 92,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil springs fitted opposite ways up.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

windscreen washers only work on single wipe position

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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E181 LJT is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E181 LJT, 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 E181 LJT registered?

E181 LJT is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 September 1987.

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