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BPA 285Y

1983 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,369 mi
Last recorded158,369 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco95,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPA 285Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 158,369 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 158,276 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 157,944 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 157,336 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 156,124 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 155,620 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 154,127 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 154,127 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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BPA 285Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BPA 285Y, 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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What year was BPA 285Y registered?

BPA 285Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 April 1983.

Is BPA 285Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPA 285Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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