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A310 OBP

1983 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,124 mi
Last recorded76,124 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco95,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA310 OBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 76,124 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 76,121 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 75,364 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer SEAL RUSTY BUT NOT HOLED

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 75,298 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 74,831 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 74,567 miles

Offside Rear arch rusty

Fail 28 Jul 2017 74,557 miles

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

Offside Rear arch rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2016 74,475 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch rusty

both rear brake effort ok but could do with attention

Pass 23 Jul 2015 73,882 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 73,882 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 71,923 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 71,874 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 71,706 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2012 71,706 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2011 71,421 miles

o/s/f indicator cracked but not showing white light

o/s/r shock heavily corroded

water leak from rubber hose

Fail 16 Aug 2011 71,417 miles

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

o/s/f indicator cracked but not showing white light

o/s/r shock heavily corroded

water leak from rubber hose

Pass 17 Aug 2010 71,101 miles

brake reservoir on minimum level

o/s/r shock absorber very heavily corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 70,543 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2008 69,429 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2007 68,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 66,597 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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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A310 OBP is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 95,526 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A310 OBP, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A310 OBP is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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