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BVT 286Y

1982 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,112 mi
Last recorded89,112 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco100,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVT 286Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 89,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis legs both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2021 88,867 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 87,829 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 87,822 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction furry dice (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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BVT 286Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BVT 286Y, 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 BVT 286Y registered?

BVT 286Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 October 1982.

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