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FOJ 923V

1980 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,070 mi
Last recorded69,070 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco97,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOJ 923V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 69,070 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 69,067 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 69,019 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 68,945 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,937 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,891 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 68,889 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 68,818 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 68,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 68,720 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 68,720 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery light on

Pass 15 Apr 2013 68,606 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 68,598 miles

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

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

offside front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 23 Dec 2010 68,556 miles

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

advise attention to excessive corrosion to nearside and offside doorsteps( not in a prescibed area)

exhaust knocking on rear body

nearside rear fog light not working

Fail 15 Dec 2010 68,556 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

advise attention to excessive corrosion to nearside and offside doorsteps( not in a prescibed area)

exhaust knocking on rear body

nearside rear fog light not working

Pass 24 Jul 2007 68,525 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2007 68,524 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2007 68,443 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front sills to wheel arch corroding

genral under body surface corrosion

nearside front main beam slight crack in glass

nearside rear fog light not working

Pass 21 Jan 2006 68,042 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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FOJ 923V is a 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FOJ 923V, 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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FOJ 923V is a 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 June 1980.

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