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D208 BLT

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,929 mi
Last recorded93,929 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD208 BLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 93,929 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front coil springs corroded

both front shocks have slight misting of oil

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Nov 2016 93,565 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front N/S & O/S by flexi hoses, front to rears & N/S & O/S rears. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened Brake linkages also slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4e)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S & O/S (2.5.A.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filler neck heavily painted preventing full inspection.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough when rotated.

Rear N/S & O/S Tyres slightly perished.

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S & O/S Top mount bush's. (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (2.6.2)

Spare tyre feels under-inflated

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills & rear sub-frame mounting areas, N/S & O/S. Both areas painted preventing full inspection. (2.4.A.3)

Unable to fully inspect N/S & O/S outer sills as sill covers fitted.

Fail 14 Oct 2016 93,561 miles

Fuel tank leaking At filler neck entrance (7.2.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front N/S & O/S by flexi hoses, front to rears & N/S & O/S Rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened Brake linkages also slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4e)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S & O/S (2.5.A.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filler neck corroded but not leaking

N/S & O/S Rear tyres slightly perished

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S & O/S Top mount bush's (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (2.6.2)

Spare tyre feels under inflated

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills & Rear Sub frame mounting area, N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Unable to inspect N/S & O/S outer sills as sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 93,022 miles

Both front shock absorbers misting of oil/ starting to leak

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Movement in both front top suspension mountings

Oil leak from engine

Outer sills covered

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

Rear inner sills corroded and rear sub-frame mountings perished

Fail 9 Oct 2015 93,022 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Both front shock absorbers misting of oil/ starting to leak

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Movement in both front top suspension mountings

Oil leak from engine

Outer sills covered

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

Rear inner sills corroded and rear sub-frame mountings perished

Pass 9 Sep 2014 90,214 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2013 88,572 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers seat does not operate up or down on required handle

Pass 14 Sep 2012 76,639 miles

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion exhaust

Fail 14 Sep 2012 76,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion exhaust

Pass 28 Jul 2011 76,458 miles

corrosion to inner sills

number plates poor

outer sills covered

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

parking brake lever operation poor

rear axle bushes badly age cracking

suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2011 76,458 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to inner sills

number plates poor

outer sills covered

parking brake lever operation poor

rear axle bushes badly age cracking

suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2010 75,980 miles

see advisory sheet 100857810279

Fail 5 Aug 2010 75,980 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to inner sills

handbrake lever tight in operation

haxard switch operation poor

no.plates poor

nsf chassis leg damaged

outer sills covered

rear axle outer bushes poor

Pass 27 Jul 2009 75,005 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2009 75,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2008 73,291 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 70,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 69,176 miles

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

nearside front shock absorber leaking slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2005 66,971 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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D208 BLT is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 D208 BLT, 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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D208 BLT is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 12 January 1987.

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