1986 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.8L Petrol · D207 LYA
1986 Volkswagen Scirocco (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1986. Recorded mileage 95,217 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,217 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D207 LYA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2024
- 95,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D207 LYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco (D207 LYA) between July 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
D207 LYA Mileage History
- 11/07/202294,648 mi
- 15/09/202394,911 mi+263 mi
- 23/09/202395,033 mi+122 mi
- 12/10/202495,217 mi+184 mi
Average of roughly 252 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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