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E340 MNV

1988 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,669 mi
Last recorded126,669 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco117,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE340 MNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 126,669 miles

corrosion on the underside of the vehicle which includes the inner and outer sills. Remedial repairs are recommended

evidence of possible tyre contact on the offside front wheel arch

exhaust system is corroded. The front rubber mount is also broken

nearside front roadwheel has a Winter tyre fitted

nearside tyre valve cap is missing

offside rear tyre is cracking and worn to 2mm. Replacement is recommended

possible oil leaks in the engine bay

slight play in the nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 26 Mar 2014 126,562 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on the underside of the vehicle which includes the inner and outer sills. Remedial repairs are recommended

evidence of possible tyre contact on the offside front wheel arch

exhaust system is corroded. The front rubber mount is also broken

nearside front roadwheel has a Winter tyre fitted

nearside tyre valve cap is missing

offside rear tyre is cracking and worn to 2mm. Replacement is recommended

possible oil leaks in the engine bay

slight play in the nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Apr 2013 124,089 miles

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

Oil leak

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

all suspension parts corroded

exhaust corroded

near side headlampo detiorarting

no rear seats and belts fitted

strong advise floor and body corrosion

strong advise near side mirror damaged

washer pump switch tempromental

Fail 23 Mar 2013 124,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

all suspension parts corroded

exhaust corroded

near side headlampo detiorarting

no rear seats and belts fitted

strong advise floor and body corrosion

strong advise near side mirror damaged

washer pump switch tempromental

Pass 21 Mar 2012 123,769 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 121,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 11 Feb 2009 118,830 miles

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

o/s/f floor to sill rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2008 117,468 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 117,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s.mirrer.broken

n/s/r.tyre.on.2mm

Fail 20 Jan 2007 115,606 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

head.lamp.ajusters.worn

Pass 20 Jan 2007 115,606 miles

head.lamp.ajusters.worn

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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E340 MNV is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E340 MNV, 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 E340 MNV registered?

E340 MNV is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 10 March 1988.

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