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752 YUR

1981 Volkswagen Scirocco

Brown Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,298 mi
Last recorded113,298 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco97,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration752 YUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 113,298 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower corner corroded

Offside Front Lower rear part of wing panel corroded

Offside Lower Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 113,037 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f to flexy and n/s from front to rear flexy corroded and greased slightly. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lower valance rusted.

Offside Front Lower wing corroded.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f and o/s/f. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 113,031 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to outer sill holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f to flexy and n/s fromt front to rear flexy corroded and greased slightly. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f and o/s/f. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lower valance rusted.

Offside Front Lower wing corroded.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 112,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f to flexy and n/s fromt front to rear flexy corroded slightly. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lower valance rusted.

Offside Front Lower wing corroded.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 112,183 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 112,183 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 111,419 miles

Brake pipes greased

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 110,709 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe lightly corroded

Offside Front metal brake pipe lightly corroded.

Offside Front shock minor weap of oil

Fail 6 Mar 2017 110,709 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe lightly corroded

Offside Front metal brake pipe lightly corroded.

Offside Front shock minor weap of oil

Pass 5 Apr 2016 110,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 109,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 109,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 108,787 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 108,029 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 108,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 104,458 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 102,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 102,113 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Scirocco?

Based on 742,525 MOT tests across 61,496 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
6,743
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
61,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,785
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,672
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752 YUR is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco in Brown with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 97,145 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Scirocco fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 752 YUR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Scirocco typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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752 YUR is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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