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FBU 191Y

1983 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,719 mi
Last recorded56,719 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco95,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBU 191Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 56,719 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 54,035 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 54,035 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 45,303 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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FBU 191Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 95,526 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 FBU 191Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FBU 191Y registered?

FBU 191Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 July 1983.

Is FBU 191Y safe to buy?

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