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E356 LPR

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,297 mi
Last recorded127,297 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE356 LPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2009 127,297 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Drivers seat unable to tilt foward

Fuel pump loose, no mounting

Plastic sills fitted unable to test fully

Pass 27 Oct 2008 118,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 118,560 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 110,625 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroding + slight leak

front brake pipes started to corrode

fuel pipes corroding

heavy engine oil leak

outer sills + wheel arches covered

stupid gearshifter (not cool)

surface corrosion rear inner sills + chassis rails

Pass 11 Aug 2006 106,549 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 106,549 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on underbody,fuel components,brake components,and suspension components.

rear tyres low worn on inside and outside edges.

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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E356 LPR is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 110,105 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 E356 LPR, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E356 LPR registered?

E356 LPR is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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