MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,979 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FRONT SUSPENSION & HUBS CORRODED
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR TYRES TREAD EDGES SPLITING
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front / rear suspension all corroded
oil leaks from engine
Centre Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front / rear suspension all corroded
oil leaks from engine
FRONT & REAR SUSPENISON & ARMS ETC CORRODED
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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FGF 159X is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
Across all 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 97,145 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 FGF 159X, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FGF 159X registered?
FGF 159X is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 August 1981.
Is FGF 159X safe to buy?
The MOT history for FGF 159X shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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