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D253 CLT

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,738 mi
Last recorded111,738 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD253 CLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 111,738 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens has a hole in it (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 111,707 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 111,659 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 111,376 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

vehicle adapted for track use

Fail 7 Jul 2021 111,375 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

vehicle adapted for track use

Pass 16 Jul 2020 110,779 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 110,692 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 110,692 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 110,281 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 110,281 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 109,816 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 109,816 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 109,518 miles

Nearside Front tyre rubs on wheel arch liner

various modifications made to vehicle but all to satisfactory standards

Fail 8 Jul 2016 109,518 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative both (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre rubs on wheel arch liner

various modifications made to vehicle but all to satisfactory standards

Pass 9 Jul 2015 108,930 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 108,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 108,033 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 106,356 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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D253 CLT is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D253 CLT, 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 D253 CLT registered?

D253 CLT is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 7 May 1987.

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