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E440 TKL

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

152,781 mi
Last recorded152,781 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE440 TKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 152,781 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front suspension arms starting to rust

inside mirror missing

rear exhaust rubber missing but system not insecure

Fail 8 May 2013 152,781 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front suspension arms starting to rust

inside mirror missing

rear exhaust rubber missing but system not insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2011 152,781 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

ex mount broken & rubber missing

inside mirror missing

n/s front tyre starting to perish

Pass 23 Jun 2008 152,170 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 11 Jun 2008 152,169 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 28 Jun 2006 152,165 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s mirror missing3

o/s headlight glass cracked

outer sills not checked due to plastic covers

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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E440 TKL is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E440 TKL, 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 E440 TKL registered?

E440 TKL is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 5 September 1987.

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