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E195 VAG

1988 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

113,615 mi
Last recorded113,615 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco117,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE195 VAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 113,615 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 113,615 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

FRONT EXHAUST CLAMP MISSING

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2009 113,614 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front brake discs are pitted.

hand brake lever needs adjusting.

petrol pipes are rusty.

petrol tank edges are corroded,

slight play on n/s rear wheel bearing.

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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E195 VAG is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 E195 VAG, 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 E195 VAG registered?

E195 VAG is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 16 February 1988.

Is E195 VAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E195 VAG shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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