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B441 JPG

1984 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

181,401 mi
Last recorded181,401 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco113,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB441 JPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 181,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 181,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 172,460 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 172,452 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 166,293 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 166,293 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 12 Sep 2007 161,250 miles

getting rusty

horn poor

rear brakes require attention - high imbalance

small damage to nsf tyre

small play in os steering arm

Pass 30 Aug 2006 156,461 miles

as previous

Fail 29 Aug 2006 156,458 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

ns inner driveshaft gaiter split

rusty vehicle

small play in both rear wheel bearings

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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B441 JPG is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 113,013 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 B441 JPG, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B441 JPG is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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