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BUY 800W

1981 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,174 mi
Last recorded103,174 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco97,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUY 800W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 103,174 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vertical bulk head (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

full inspection of brake pipes and chassis not possible undersill covered

rear of structure sound and secure but some sections in advanced state of corrosion

some movement in front suspension units

some travel on handbrake lever

stop lamps dim

Fail 2 Jul 2019 103,174 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill backing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vertical bulk head (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

full inspection of brake pipes and chassis not possible undersill covered

rear of structure sound and secure but some sections in advanced state of corrosion

some movement in front suspension units

some travel on handbrake lever

stop lamps dim

Pass 28 Jun 2018 103,132 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all brake discs corroded and pitted

full inspection of brake pipes and structure not possible, heavily under sealed

offside number plate lamp bulb dim

slight binding of nearside rear brake

slight travel on footbrake pedal

some engine oil loss

some insecurity of offside body sill panel

some travel on handbrake lever

Fail 21 Nov 2016 103,120 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired offside rear outer sill patch repair spot welded must be a full seam weld (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

weld repair to n/s/t outer and inner rear sills covered in seam sealant cannot tell if seam welded or not

Pass 5 Sep 2015 103,076 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside & offside Tie rod inner joints (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 103,073 miles

Direction indicator not working all front & rear (1.4.A.2c)

Horn is a gong (1.6.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside & offside Tie rod inner joints (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 102,944 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

long travel on foot brake and front suspension low.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 102,478 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2013 102,475 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 102,429 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bonnet catch missing

brakes pipes corroded

general condition undernerath car is corroded

o/s rear indicator lens damaged

seats slightly insecure in front

Pass 28 Apr 2011 97,236 miles

General underside corrosion

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

Offside front seat loose

Offside rear indicator lens damaged

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Steering rack worn

little reserve on brake pedal

Pass 10 Apr 2010 93,115 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 91,610 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 91,603 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 91,312 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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BUY 800W is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BUY 800W, 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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BUY 800W is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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