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YIJ 137

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,180 mi
Last recorded175,180 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2007
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIJ 137
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2007 175,180 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 175,180 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 171,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 171,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 165,102 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 165,102 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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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YIJ 137 is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,643 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 YIJ 137, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YIJ 137 registered?

YIJ 137 is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is YIJ 137 safe to buy?

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