1987 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.8L Petrol · E542 JTR
1987 Volkswagen Scirocco (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07/10/1987. Recorded mileage 179,554 miles. MOT valid until 09/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,554 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1781cc
E542 JTR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 179,554 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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E542 JTR Mileage History
- 25/06/2022178,251 mi
- 10/10/2022178,254 mi+3 mi
- 11/06/2025178,551 mi+297 mi
- 10/06/2026179,554 mi+1,003 mi
Average of roughly 329 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E542 JTR 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 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco (E542 JTR) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 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: Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”; “Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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