MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mounting (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
fuel cap damaged
rear lower seat base removed
rear no plate loose
slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
fuel cap damaged
rear lower seat base removed
rear no plate loose
slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack
REAR NO PLATE LOOSE
SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR WHEEL BEARINGS
STAINAGE AROUND FUEL TANK AND FUEL FILTER UNDER VEHICLE
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
HANDBRAKE CABLES HANGING LOW
REAR NO PLATE LOOSE
SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR WHEEL BEARINGS
STAINAGE AROUND FUEL TANK AND FUEL FILTER UNDER VEHICLE
fuel cap has damage
handbrake cables unclipped
rear no plate loose
steering rack has play
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
fuel cap has damage
handbrake cables unclipped
n/s front outer c/v gaiter has split
rear no plate loose
steering rack has play
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing
exhaust manifold slighly blowing
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
exhaust manifold slighly blowing
windscreen washers only just hitting screen
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
both sill to floor pans corroded
coolant leak
front discs corroded & binding
Slight exhaust blow on manifold & front pipe joint.
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A726 OOT is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 A726 OOT, 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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A726 OOT is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 12 August 1983.
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