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D137 YMV

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,596 mi
Last recorded166,596 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD137 YMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 166,596 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 166,592 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 166,586 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 166,561 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 166,547 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 166,517 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 166,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 166,249 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 165,531 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 164,654 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 164,654 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 160,260 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 160,258 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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D137 YMV is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 D137 YMV, 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 D137 YMV registered?

D137 YMV is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 June 1987.

Is D137 YMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D137 YMV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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