1987 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.6L Petrol · D290 ERE
1987 Volkswagen Scirocco (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Apr 1987. Recorded mileage 74,699 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,699 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D290 ERE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/08/2026
- 74,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D290 ERE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco (D290 ERE) between May 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
D290 ERE Mileage History
- 05/05/202263,258 mi
- 02/06/202366,002 mi+2,744 mi
- 08/05/202471,918 mi+5,916 mi
- 26/08/202572,024 mi+106 mi
- 17/08/202674,699 mi+2,675 mi
Average of roughly 2,671 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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