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FTG 55V

1980 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

102,267 mi
Last recorded102,267 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco97,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTG 55V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 102,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front wheel bearing has a slight noise when rotated

Fail 20 Jun 2016 102,267 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front wheel bearing has a slight noise when rotated

Pass 11 Dec 2015 102,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front wheel bearing has a slight noise when rotated

Fail 8 Dec 2015 102,253 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front wheel bearing has a slight noise when rotated

Fail 11 Sep 2015 102,252 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Lower ball joint (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Corrosion N/S/R inner wheel arch

Mid/rear exhaust mounts damaged but exhaust supported

Pass 26 Jun 2012 101,725 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 101,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All the 4 tyres are deteriating

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 101,723 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 101,723 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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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FTG 55V is a 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 FTG 55V, 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 FTG 55V registered?

FTG 55V is a 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 June 1980.

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