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D511 SET

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

139,418 mi
Last recorded139,418 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD511 SET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 139,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2010 139,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil level low

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2009 132,194 miles

main fuel pipes corroded

various body damage

Fail 28 Aug 2009 132,151 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

main fuel pipes corroded

various body damage

Pass 2 Sep 2008 128,201 miles

engine oil leak

n/s headlight damaged - not affecting beam pattern

n/s rear brake hose ferules corroding - advise replace

Fail 2 Sep 2008 128,201 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

n/s headlight damaged - not affecting beam pattern

n/s rear brake hose ferules corroding - advise replace

Fail 21 Jul 2008 128,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine has an oil leak

n/s headlight damaged - not affecting beam pattern

n/s rear brake hose ferrules corroding - advise replace

Pass 31 May 2007 126,072 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 126,071 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2007 126,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 114,838 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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D511 SET is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 D511 SET, 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 D511 SET registered?

D511 SET is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 June 1987.

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