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B524 AGE

1984 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,330 mi
Last recorded75,330 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco113,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB524 AGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2015 75,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes slight corroded

fuel tank has slight corrosion

Fail 4 May 2015 75,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

fuel filter slightly corroded

fuel pipe corroded

fuel tank corroded

nsf tyre sidewall cut but no cords showing

osf tyre sidewall cut but no cords showing

Pass 16 May 2013 75,198 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 75,198 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

underside corroded but heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Mar 2011 75,084 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 72,050 miles

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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B524 AGE is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B524 AGE, 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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What year was B524 AGE registered?

B524 AGE is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 19 December 1984.

Is B524 AGE safe to buy?

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