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E248 EMJ

1988 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,317 mi
Last recorded132,317 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco117,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE248 EMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 132,317 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 132,268 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 132,166 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 132,104 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 131,945 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 131,890 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 131,749 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 131,327 miles

slight corrosion front/rear inner sills

Pass 2 Oct 2017 131,137 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fuel filler neck hose perished

Fail 2 Oct 2017 131,137 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fuel filler neck hose perished

Pass 8 Sep 2016 130,586 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat runner worn

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing slightly on joint (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 130,584 miles

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

Rear front brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s rear (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside o/s front brake hose has slight corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

excessive wear on o/s and n/s front passanger seat rails

repair to n/s rear chassis

Pass 20 Nov 2013 129,479 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

non obligatory mirror insecure

Fail 19 Nov 2013 129,497 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

non obligatory mirror insecure

Fail 5 Nov 2013 129,491 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 128,968 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 128,130 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 128,130 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 126,197 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 126,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 126,172 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 126,172 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 108,183 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 108,179 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage from under inflation

rear seat base not secured

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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E248 EMJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E248 EMJ, 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 E248 EMJ registered?

E248 EMJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 16 May 1988.

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