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E346 REA

1988 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,795 mi
Last recorded82,795 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco117,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE346 REA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 82,795 miles

offside handbrake cable outer sleeve bulging

Fail 3 Jul 2012 82,792 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

offside handbrake cable outer sleeve bulging

Pass 11 Jun 2011 77,033 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 76,913 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 76,913 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 76,726 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 76,551 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 74,725 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 74,252 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2006 63,781 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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E346 REA is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E346 REA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E346 REA?

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What year was E346 REA registered?

E346 REA is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E346 REA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E346 REA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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