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E542 JTR

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,554 mi
Last recorded179,554 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE542 JTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 179,554 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 178,551 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 178,254 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 178,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 178,058 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 178,058 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 5 May 2020 177,957 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 177,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2018 177,713 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 177,713 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2013 177,212 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 176,020 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 May 2012 175,889 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2011 170,498 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 165,977 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 159,849 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 153,554 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 146,953 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 139,989 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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E542 JTR is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E542 JTR, 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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E542 JTR is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 7 October 1987.

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