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A430 URP

1983 Volkswagen Scirocco

Pink Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,259 mi
Last recorded117,259 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco95,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA430 URP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1983
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 117,259 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021
Fail 3 Mar 2021

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 106,984 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 106,976 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2018 106,963 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 106,500 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 105,352 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise tyres perrished

Pass 6 Jan 2014 105,264 miles

NOTE TYRE SLIGHTLEY PERRISHED

Fail 6 Jan 2014 105,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NOTE TYRE SLIGHTLEY PERRISHED

Pass 30 May 2012 102,906 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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A430 URP is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco in Pink with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 A430 URP, 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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What year was A430 URP registered?

A430 URP is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 23 November 1983.

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