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APH 101Y

1983 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,786 mi
Last recorded102,786 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco95,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPH 101Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 102,786 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 100,377 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 98,912 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 98,904 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

clips missing from fuel pipes

Pass 19 Mar 2018 96,252 miles

Oil leak ()

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

Fail 14 Mar 2018 96,204 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

Pass 2 Aug 2017 93,578 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 93,578 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 82,829 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

metal fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2016 82,829 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 78,523 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

temp fuel cap lock type fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2015 78,497 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

temp fuel cap lock type fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2014 72,608 miles

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

exhaust system supports deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2014 72,426 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

exhaust system supports deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2013 63,460 miles

No rear seat belts fitted

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

Spare tyre defective

corrosion to tank filler neck

Fail 13 Mar 2013 63,407 miles

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

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

No rear seat belts fitted

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

corrosion to tank filler neck

Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,174 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 53,170 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2009 44,464 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

adv o/s/f tyre is cracked.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 44,039 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 39,919 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 36,042 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey. †o/s/f & n/s/f brake pipes starting to corrode.

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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APH 101Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 APH 101Y, 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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APH 101Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 March 1983.

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