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E356 UNB

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,773 mi
Last recorded121,773 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE356 UNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 121,773 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 117,952 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 117,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 115,190 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 109,716 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 100,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 100,534 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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E356 UNB is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 E356 UNB, 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 UNB registered?

E356 UNB is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 11 August 1987.

Is E356 UNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E356 UNB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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