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D261 KVE

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,884 mi
Last recorded170,884 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD261 KVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 170,884 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded and leaking slightly.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 170,884 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre exhaust rubber split.

Centre exhaust section corroded and leaking slightly.

Nail in offside front tyre.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust rubber detatched.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 167,637 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 164,528 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 164,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 161,094 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 160,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 157,381 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 157,381 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

advise a small hole in the o/s/f floor but not within 30cm of any body or suspenshion mounting point at the time of test

Pass 25 Feb 2008 153,704 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 146,726 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 138,720 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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D261 KVE is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 D261 KVE, 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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D261 KVE is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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