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E425 YRB

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,638 mi
Last recorded73,638 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE425 YRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 73,638 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Booster cushion fitted. ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Outer Sills have covers,both.

Pass 12 Oct 2024 73,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 72,864 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 69,424 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Slight Wear Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 69,424 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Slight Wear Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 66,805 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 66,803 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 65,377 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 65,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 63,903 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 63,891 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 62,264 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 60,472 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 57,659 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 54,498 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 54,369 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

fuel hoses in engine bay perished

Pass 25 Jul 2014 49,701 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel filler neck heavily corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2014 49,700 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel filler neck heavily corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 44,348 miles

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

both fuel pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear number plate starting to seperate

Fail 30 Jul 2013 44,348 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both fuel pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 31 Jul 2012 38,599 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 2 Aug 2011 32,678 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 32,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 26,531 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 26,484 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 26,424 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 26,390 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 26,190 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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E425 YRB is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 E425 YRB, 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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E425 YRB is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 19 September 1987.

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