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E527 UKP

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

113,403 mi
Last recorded113,403 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE527 UKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 113,403 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 113,403 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 113,271 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 113,227 miles

All coil springs corroded.

Both front arms corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel neck corroded.

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

Nearside Front Tyre 10 years old.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre over 10 years old.

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

Offside Front side light not working,

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre over 10 years old.

Rear Axle corroded.

Rear Both rear shockers corroded.

Sill covers fitted, cant inspect both sills properly.

Slight exhaust blow from back box,

Unberbody corroded.

Fail 13 Oct 2023 113,220 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

All coil springs corroded.

Both front arms corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel neck corroded.

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

Nearside Front Tyre 10 years old.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre over 10 years old.

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

Offside Front side light not working,

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre over 10 years old.

Rear Axle corroded.

Rear Both rear shockers corroded.

Sill covers fitted, cant inspect both sills properly.

Slight exhaust blow from back box,

Unberbody corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2022 113,116 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2022 113,115 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2021 113,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 112,921 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 112,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 112,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 112,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 112,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 112,183 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 112,119 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 111,615 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Wiper stulk is hard to opperate but still works.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 110,783 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 109,172 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 107,029 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 104,422 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

both front shock absorber bump stops perished

Pass 11 Nov 2009 10,159 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 101,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Scrubing on front tyres

Pass 5 Nov 2008 96,999 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 92,840 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 92,837 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 89,382 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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E527 UKP is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 E527 UKP, 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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E527 UKP is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 November 1987.

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