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D279 SPP

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,015 mi
Last recorded143,015 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD279 SPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2008 143,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front chassis members are slightly dented

limited inspection to sills due to plastice covers fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2008 143,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front chassis members are slightly dented

limited inspection to sills due to plastice covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2006 138,640 miles

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

unable to inspect sills due to skirts fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2005 136,144 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

unable to inspect sills due to plastic trims fitted

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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D279 SPP is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D279 SPP, 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 D279 SPP registered?

D279 SPP is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 22 April 1987.

Is D279 SPP safe to buy?

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