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E921 PWX

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

154,455 mi
Last recorded154,455 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE921 PWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 154,455 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 154,455 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 154,448 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam when main beam applied (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 148,337 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near axle (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 148,335 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near axle (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 148,174 miles

exhaust leaking @ rear box

Fail 3 Jul 2021 148,174 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust leaking @ rear box

Pass 9 Jul 2020 148,049 miles

slight leak exhaust rear box

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jun 2019 147,946 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 147,904 miles

fuel pipes corroded

main beam warning lamp not working

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 21 Jul 2018 147,904 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

fuel pipes corroded

main beam warning lamp not working

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

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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E921 PWX is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E921 PWX, 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 E921 PWX registered?

E921 PWX is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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