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D380 LUB

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

224,890 mi
Last recorded224,890 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD380 LUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2013 224,890 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2013 224,890 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 217,921 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2012 217,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front discs corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 211,358 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 204,679 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 184,127 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 184,127 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 171,066 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 151,318 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 150,383 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driv ers seat will not tilt forward to gain access to the rear

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 136,172 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 136,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery insecure

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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D380 LUB is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 D380 LUB, 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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D380 LUB is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 13 February 1987.

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