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BLX 511Y

1982 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,159 mi
Last recorded95,159 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco100,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLX 511Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 95,159 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 94,739 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 94,733 miles

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 split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 93,074 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 87,774 miles

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

Slight fuel leak from pipe near fuel tank

Pass 7 Nov 2008 85,556 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 85,516 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 83,500 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 83,500 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 82,113 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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BLX 511Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BLX 511Y, 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 BLX 511Y registered?

BLX 511Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 18 October 1982.

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