MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,621 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust emissions just within limits
slight oil leak
slight play in offside front steering arm
slight play in offside front steering arm
headlights appear slightly dim
slight play in offside steering arm
oil leak
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
oil leak
nearside rear side light slightly dim
slight blow on front exhaust joint
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside rear side light slightly dim
slight blow on front exhaust joint
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Scirocco?
Based on 742,525 MOT tests across 61,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BUY 799W is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 97,145 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 BUY 799W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BUY 799W registered?
BUY 799W is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 12 January 1981.
Is BUY 799W safe to buy?
The MOT history for BUY 799W shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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