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E241 VJO

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,645 mi
Last recorded137,645 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE241 VJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2011 137,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs inner surfaces worn

light markings on windscreen and stone chips in zone A

offside front headlamp adjuster insecure

smell of petrol from fuel tank/filler neck area but no signs of leak

Pass 13 Oct 2011 137,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs inner surfaces worn

light markings on windscreen and stone chips in zone A

offside front headlamp adjuster insecure

smell of petrol from fuel tank/filler neck area but no signs of leak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 135,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

smell of petrol but cant see leak

Fail 20 Sep 2010 135,219 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

smell of petrol but cant see leak

Pass 24 Sep 2009 130,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Surface corrosion under vehicle body.

Fail 22 Sep 2009 130,183 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Surface corrosion under vehicle body.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 123,523 miles

all 4 tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 19 Jan 2007 121,231 miles

chips in windscreen

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted

fuel lines corroded

offside front brake binding on slightly

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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E241 VJO is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E241 VJO, 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 E241 VJO registered?

E241 VJO is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 19 August 1987.

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