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AEY 660W

1981 Volkswagen Scirocco

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,464 mi
Last recorded128,464 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco97,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEY 660W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 128,464 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 128,434 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flange after mid box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Resting on rear axle (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2016 124,818 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 118,156 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 117,019 miles

exhaust rubbers split centre and rear

front wiper blade split

Pass 21 Jun 2012 109,992 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 109,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 108,134 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 108,063 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 May 2010 98,113 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 98,113 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 97,077 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front crossmember corroded

offside front tyre perished

Fail 29 Apr 2009 97,077 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front crossmember corroded

offside front tyre perished

Pass 15 Apr 2008 96,712 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 96,711 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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AEY 660W is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 97,145 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 AEY 660W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AEY 660W is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 25 March 1981.

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