1988 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.6L Petrol · F566 EMR
1988 Volkswagen Scirocco (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 156,752 miles. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,752 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F566 EMR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/04/2025
- 156,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F566 EMR 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 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco (F566 EMR) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2025 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), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
F566 EMR Mileage History
- 22/03/2022142,383 mi
- 22/03/2023148,411 mi+6,028 mi
- 13/04/2023148,414 mi+3 mi
- 16/04/2024153,318 mi+4,904 mi
- 16/04/2025156,752 mi+3,434 mi
Average of roughly 4,682 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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