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E284 LPO

1988 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,393 mi
Last recorded129,393 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco117,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE284 LPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 129,393 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 129,393 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 124,815 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 124,815 miles

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

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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E284 LPO is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E284 LPO, 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 E284 LPO registered?

E284 LPO is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 10 June 1988.

Is E284 LPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E284 LPO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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