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E252 DTM

1988 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

148,955 mi
Last recorded148,955 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco117,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE252 DTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 148,955 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding 37kgs (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative Solid and springs not located correctly (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes covered in thick underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension modified . Lowered and stiffened

Sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills .

Rear suspension modified . Lowered and stiffened

Pass 28 Feb 2020 148,567 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 148,567 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 147,523 miles

sill covers fitted obscuring some components

slight noise on offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Apr 2016 147,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leak on engine

Fail 14 Apr 2016 147,209 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing near suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leak on engine

Pass 15 Dec 2007 143,238 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 143,230 miles

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

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 138,930 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

could not examine all meyal brake pipes some behind fuel tank

Fail 16 Nov 2006 138,929 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

l/h brake disc rusty brake pipes at rear rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2006 136,488 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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E252 DTM is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E252 DTM, 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 E252 DTM registered?

E252 DTM is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 May 1988.

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