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ECC 894X

1982 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,480 mi
Last recorded53,480 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco100,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECC 894X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 53,480 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 53,468 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 53,100 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 52,840 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 52,840 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 52,809 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 52,747 miles

imbalance rear brakes

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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ECC 894X is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ECC 894X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ECC 894X registered?

ECC 894X is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is ECC 894X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECC 894X shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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