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E39 LRU

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,425 mi
Last recorded52,425 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2006
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE39 LRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2006 52,425 miles

co 0.17% very weak!.

fuel return pipe trapped.

n/s/f headlamp slightly insecure.

n/s/r brake performance slightly low.

o/s/f spot light lens cracked.

o/s/r light lens cracked but complete.

skratch in windsreen (marked by old wiper blade).

slight play in rear wheel bearings.

stickers up n/s of windscreen.

Fail 22 Mar 2006 52,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

co 0.17% very weak!.

fuel return pipe trapped.

n/s/f headlamp slightly insecure.

n/s/r brake performance slightly low.

o/s/f spot light lens cracked.

o/s/r light lens cracked but complete.

skratch in windsreen (marked by old wiper blade).

slight play in rear wheel bearings.

stickers up n/s of windscreen.

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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E39 LRU is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E39 LRU, 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 E39 LRU registered?

E39 LRU is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 12 August 1987.

Is E39 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E39 LRU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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