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H71 RCY

1991 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,599 mi
Last recorded112,599 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco117,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH71 RCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 112,599 miles

Fuel pipes at rear corroded,

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 112,599 miles

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

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

Fuel pipes at rear corroded,

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 110,147 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 110,744 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 108,845 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 109,814 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside head lamp has minor damage not efecting headlamp function

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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H71 RCY is a 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 117,593 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 H71 RCY, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H71 RCY registered?

H71 RCY is a 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 25 February 1991.

Is H71 RCY safe to buy?

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