MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,899 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
both rear brake pipes slightly short
both sills not checked due to plastic covers
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear brake pipes slightly short
both sills not checked due to plastic covers
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
fuel tank damp
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
fuel tank damp
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
vehicle has had various welding repairs carried out,vehicle fitted with outer sill covers
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
fuel pipes corroded
full inspection of both outer sills is not possible because of plastic trimming
nearside front foglamp is lighting up with sidelights
rear wiper blade is torn
slight play from both rear wheel bearings
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D72 GLS is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 D72 GLS, 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 D72 GLS registered?
D72 GLS is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 7 January 1987.
Is D72 GLS safe to buy?
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