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E222 VKR

1988 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,633 mi
Last recorded111,633 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco117,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE222 VKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 111,633 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 111,623 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s n/s front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 110,926 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 110,213 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 110,213 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 110,207 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 110,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 110,186 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front bump stops fallen dowm

Pass 27 Mar 2013 110,119 miles

Front brake discs corroded on edges

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 110,114 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking up

Fail 31 Mar 2011 110,104 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tread on front tyres cracking up

Pass 31 Mar 2011 110,104 miles

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

Tread on front tyres cracking up

Pass 22 Mar 2010 110,062 miles

Front tyres cracking up on tread

Fail 22 Mar 2010 110,062 miles

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

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

Front tyres cracking up on tread

Pass 27 Mar 2009 110,024 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 110,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 110,000 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 109,470 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 109,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 109,585 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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E222 VKR is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 E222 VKR, 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 E222 VKR registered?

E222 VKR is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E222 VKR safe to buy?

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