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D21 HFD

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

47,600 mi
Last recorded47,600 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 HFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 47,600 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 47,428 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 47,332 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both side corroded.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 47,208 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 47,136 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 30,484 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2020 46,849 miles

Offside Front seat belt intermittently not locking

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 46,633 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 46,483 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 45,559 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 45,070 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 45,070 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 44,028 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 44,028 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 42,347 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 41,364 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 41,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 39,529 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 36,751 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 34,692 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

worning lamp for main beam dull

Pass 15 Jul 2009 33,081 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front outer c v boot pin holed

nearside rear tyre slight perished

offside rear tyre slight perished

Pass 28 Jul 2008 30,395 miles

pin hole in nearside front outter cv boot

Pass 5 Jul 2007 28,175 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 28,175 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 25,350 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 20,896 miles

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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D21 HFD is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 D21 HFD, 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 D21 HFD registered?

D21 HFD is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 6 February 1987.

Is D21 HFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D21 HFD shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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