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E229 UNS

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,562 mi
Last recorded150,562 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE229 UNS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2026 150,562 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 150,420 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported FRONT TO REAR BOTH (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Oct 2023 150,264 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded but not excessive

Pass 12 Sep 2022 118,140 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 117,946 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 117,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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E229 UNS is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E229 UNS, 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 E229 UNS registered?

E229 UNS is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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