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E343 VYD

1988 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,185 mi
Last recorded164,185 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco117,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE343 VYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2013 164,185 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 164,185 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 163,887 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 163,328 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 161,948 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 161,936 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 159,465 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 157,099 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front wipers smearing slightly

offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall/tread

oil leaks

strong advise on nearside rear tyre worn too 1.6mm on one patch on tread (worn uneven)

strong advise on offside front tyre worn too 2mm and wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 22 Sep 2008 157,057 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside rear tyre worn too 1.6mm on one patch of tread (worn uneven)

offside front tyre worn too 2mm and wearing on shoulder treads

offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall/tread

oil leaks

Pass 17 Oct 2007 154,273 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 154,273 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 150,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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E343 VYD is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E343 VYD, 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 E343 VYD registered?

E343 VYD is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 27 January 1988.

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