MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,707 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front brake hose furrels corroding
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front brake hose furrels corroding
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
drivers and passenger front seat cannot be easily tilted forward
oil leak
under floor fuel pipes starting to corrode
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Based on 742,525 MOT tests across 61,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E221 LJF is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 E221 LJF, 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 E221 LJF registered?
E221 LJF is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 June 1988.
Is E221 LJF safe to buy?
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