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E855 JSG

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

168,920 mi
Last recorded168,920 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE855 JSG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2009 168,920 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Bonnet front edge is corroding.

Bonnet safety catch is sticking unlatched.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel filler tube is corroding into the filler hose.

Fuel pump housing bracket and regulator are corroding.

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Idle speed's quite high.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear fuel pipe's quite corroded into the pump.

Some rubbing to rear offside brake.

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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E855 JSG is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 E855 JSG, 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 E855 JSG registered?

E855 JSG is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 7 December 1987.

Is E855 JSG safe to buy?

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