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E193 LJT

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,008 mi
Last recorded125,008 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE193 LJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 125,008 miles

Reason for mileage discrepancy ODO clock have now been repaired

Pass 14 May 2025 768,798 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All four jacking points on sills damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 May 2025 768,798 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All four jacking points on sills damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 768,762 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 76,848 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 766,311 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 76,507 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 76,430 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 76,142 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 760,063 miles

Exhaust mount broken on front pipe but supported elsewhere

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust in poor condition temporary repair made

Recommend brakes adjustment or repair due to pedal travel

Fail 8 Jul 2017 760,063 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Exhaust mount broken on front pipe but supported elsewhere

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 440,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 440,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 99,022 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 90,363 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 90,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 82,915 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 82,915 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 82,150 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 80,086 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 76,835 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 70,639 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 68,135 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2006 65,833 miles

Oil leak

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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E193 LJT is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 E193 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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E193 LJT is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 4 September 1987.

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