MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,448 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
HC reading high (CO low). †Rear footbrake effort low. †Plastic sill covers fitted. †Offside front shock absorber damp.
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Scirocco?
Based on 742,525 MOT tests across 61,496 vehicles.
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E285 MOT is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E285 MOT, 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 E285 MOT registered?
E285 MOT is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 7 July 1988.
Is E285 MOT safe to buy?
The MOT history for E285 MOT shows 2 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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