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A778 MVX

1983 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,277 mi
Last recorded37,277 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2010
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco95,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA778 MVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2010 37,277 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 37,265 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 35,479 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 35,469 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 33,466 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 32,232 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 32,232 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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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A778 MVX is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A778 MVX, 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 A778 MVX registered?

A778 MVX is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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