1987 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.8L Petrol · D791 PKX
1987 Volkswagen Scirocco (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Feb 1987. Recorded mileage 221,977 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,977 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D791 PKX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 221,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D791 PKX 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 (D791 PKX) between March 2025 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Steering (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
D791 PKX Mileage History
- 20/03/2025221,018 mi
- 28/03/2025221,023 mi+5 mi
- 28/03/2025221,023 mi
- 03/03/2026221,967 mi+944 mi
- 11/03/2026221,977 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 984 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Scirocco Mk3
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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