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D72 GLS

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,899 mi
Last recorded156,899 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD72 GLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 156,899 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 156,896 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 149,210 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 149,201 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 145,226 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 145,226 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 142,170 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 137,022 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 137,016 miles

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

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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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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