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DHG 858W

1980 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,355 mi
Last recorded70,355 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco97,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHG 858W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 70,355 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 70,265 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 70,265 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired both onto floor (2.4.A.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking fuel injection pump (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 70,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 69,937 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 69,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 69,836 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 69,836 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 69,797 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 69,797 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 69,716 miles

Front c/v boots slight damp.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 69,714 miles

Corrosion o/s rear sill

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 69,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 68,200 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 68,200 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 67,271 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005

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

Steering rack gaitors slight damp with oil

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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DHG 858W is a 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 97,894 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 DHG 858W, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DHG 858W registered?

DHG 858W is a 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 6 August 1980.

Is DHG 858W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHG 858W shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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