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E307 HVW

1988 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

96,281 mi
Last recorded96,281 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco117,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE307 HVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 96,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 96,275 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 95,607 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 94,071 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 93,279 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body corroded

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2021 92,901 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 92,899 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 91,984 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 91,980 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion to n/s/r of vehicle not considered structural

Pass 14 Mar 2019 91,400 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 91,400 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 87,986 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 87,986 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 83,875 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 83,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 82,735 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 82,635 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 79,717 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 75,018 miles

n/side front tyre slight perishing to side wall

Fail 9 Apr 2013 75,016 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight perishing to o/side rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2012 71,587 miles

Nearside 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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 70,180 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 68,194 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 68,140 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2008 59,516 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 59,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 50,733 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 48,575 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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E307 HVW is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 E307 HVW, 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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E307 HVW is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 21 June 1988.

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