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FKL 845Y

1983 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,914 mi
Last recorded134,914 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco95,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKL 845Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2021 134,914 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

both handbrake cables deteriated

oil leak

rear exhaust blow

Pass 22 Jan 2020 134,308 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 133,241 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 133,232 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 132,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 May 2006 132,466 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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FKL 845Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FKL 845Y, 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 FKL 845Y registered?

FKL 845Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 May 1983.

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