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BLM 149Y

1982 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,004 mi
Last recorded103,004 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco100,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLM 149Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2016 103,004 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Aug 2015 102,020 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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BLM 149Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 100,208 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 BLM 149Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BLM 149Y registered?

BLM 149Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 19 October 1982.

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