1986 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.8L Petrol · D746 FEL
1986 Volkswagen Scirocco (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 1986. Recorded mileage 154,443 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,443 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D746 FEL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2025
- 154,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D746 FEL 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 (D746 FEL) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
D746 FEL Mileage History
- 11/05/2023150,158 mi
- 13/07/2023150,158 mi
- 22/04/2025154,443 mi+4,285 mi
- 02/05/2025154,443 mi
Average of roughly 2,167 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Scirocco Mk3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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