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E884 JDG

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

188,271 mi
Last recorded188,271 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE884 JDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 188,271 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 184,515 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 181,771 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 179,035 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 179,010 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged KINKED (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel BOTH REAR BRAKES ................ (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2016 177,045 miles

offside outer c.v boot

slight damage nearside off vehicle

slight water leak

Fail 12 Nov 2016 177,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

offside outer c.v boot

slight damage nearside off vehicle

slight water leak

Pass 25 Nov 2015 171,137 miles

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

Nearside damage to vehicle

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 163,632 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2014 163,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 154,191 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 154,191 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 154,122 miles

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 5 Oct 2011 153,165 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 151,259 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 151,259 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 149,409 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 146,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 146,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 142,735 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 138,678 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 138,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

metal object in n/s/front tyre

o/s/rear tyre tred steped slightly on inside

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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E884 JDG is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 E884 JDG, 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 E884 JDG registered?

E884 JDG is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 October 1987.

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