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E55 HEG

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

152,832 mi
Last recorded152,832 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE55 HEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 152,832 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 152,832 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 152,832 miles

Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rear's (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2022 152,832 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

light underbody corrosion forming to rear suspension compacts

Pass 9 Nov 2021 152,729 miles

Nearside drivers door skin requires attention

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 149,927 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 147,246 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 145,507 miles

passenger door skin in poor condition.

Pass 1 Sep 2017 143,940 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 141,893 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 140,688 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 138,836 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 135,852 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 132,479 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 128,812 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 124,468 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 117,058 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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E55 HEG is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 E55 HEG, 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 E55 HEG registered?

E55 HEG is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 18 November 1987.

Is E55 HEG safe to buy?

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