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D296 RKY

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,998 mi
Last recorded161,998 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2007
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD296 RKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2007 161,998 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 161,980 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

rear seat belts req-- after 31st march 1987

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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D296 RKY is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D296 RKY, 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 D296 RKY registered?

D296 RKY is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 23 April 1987.

Is D296 RKY safe to buy?

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