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ACO 290W

1980 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,356 mi
Last recorded115,356 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco97,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACO 290W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2009 115,356 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 114,476 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 114,476 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 113,124 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 113,120 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 112,208 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 112,205 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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ACO 290W is a 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 97,894 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 ACO 290W, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ACO 290W?

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What year was ACO 290W registered?

ACO 290W is a 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 15 August 1980.

Is ACO 290W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACO 290W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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