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A17 VWS

1988 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,591 mi
Last recorded100,591 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco117,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 VWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 100,591 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Feb 2014 100,372 miles

both front tyres nearing legal wear limit

tyres (all round) perishing

Fail 26 Feb 2014 100,372 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres nearing legal wear limit

tyres (all round) perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2012 99,524 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres approaching legal limit

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 27 Sep 2012 99,524 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres approaching legal limit

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

undercar fuel lines corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2011 96,707 miles

Oil leak

non-standard exhaust system fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2011 96,707 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

testable items hidden by plastic covers

Pass 25 May 2010 81,933 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 76,725 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 76,720 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 71,828 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 60,054 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 60,051 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 49,787 miles

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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A17 VWS is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 117,418 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 A17 VWS, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A17 VWS registered?

A17 VWS is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 27 April 1988.

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