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EYX 996V

1980 Volkswagen Scirocco

Brown Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

112,215 mi
Last recorded112,215 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco97,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYX 996V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 112,215 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension mounting prescribed area corroded and has repairs that can not be fully assessed due to anti rust treatment methods used.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

anti rust treatment including filler / sealant used preventing accurate assessment of structural condition.

flexible fuel filler pipe cracking / perishing.

front cross member corroded, rectification recommended.

general corrosion.

Fail 10 Apr 2019 112,160 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension mounting prescribed area corroded and has repairs that can not be fully assessed due to anti rust treatment methods used.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

anti rust treatment including filler / sealant used preventing accurate assessment of structural condition.

flexible fuel filler pipe cracking / perishing.

front cross member corroded, rectification recommended.

general corrosion.

poor starting

Pass 17 Apr 2018 111,724 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 111,692 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 111,448 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 111,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end nut (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front coil springs displace on full travel however they do relocate, fitting a securing device would be advisable.

Front cross member heavily corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 110,879 miles

Underseal prohibits proper inspection of some floor areas

Pass 1 Dec 2014 110,677 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 110,677 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 110,661 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 110,661 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 110,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 110,651 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 109,830 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 109,816 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Front valance

Pass 14 Oct 2005 109,712 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 109,704 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

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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EYX 996V is a 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco in Brown with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 EYX 996V, 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 EYX 996V registered?

EYX 996V is a 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 May 1980.

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