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E212 SWT

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,447 mi
Last recorded105,447 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE212 SWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 105,447 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 104,766 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 104,132 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 103,629 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front,nearside rear and offside rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside front driveshaft outer cv joint gaiter cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2022 102,514 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 102,265 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 102,120 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 101,256 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 100,218 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 98,954 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 98,876 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 97,787 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 26 Jun 2015 97,772 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 17 Jun 2014 96,960 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 13 Jun 2014 96,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 23 Jan 2012 96,941 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front wipers will not switch off

o/s + n/s front tyres in poor condition (running out of true) - advise replace

o/s + n/s rear tyres in poor condition (running out of true) - advise replace

rear silencer box in poor condition but not bl;owing

some rear brake pipes corroding - advise attention

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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E212 SWT is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 E212 SWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E212 SWT registered?

E212 SWT is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 19 November 1987.

Is E212 SWT safe to buy?

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