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E201 LJD

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,527 mi
Last recorded176,527 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE201 LJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2013 176,527 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 176,525 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 176,524 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 175,482 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 175,477 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 171,142 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 164,486 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 164,213 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 157,112 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 151,329 miles

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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E201 LJD is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E201 LJD, 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 E201 LJD registered?

E201 LJD is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 4 November 1987.

Is E201 LJD safe to buy?

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