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H980 HVX

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,347 mi
Last recorded117,347 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH980 HVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 117,347 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 117,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 113,889 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 110,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 110,431 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Centre exhaust clamp broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

N/S/R Wheel cylinder has a bolt fitted instead of a bleed nipple.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 106,568 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 106,550 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2006 99,909 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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H980 HVX is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 113,062 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 H980 HVX, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H980 HVX registered?

H980 HVX is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 5 October 1990.

Is H980 HVX safe to buy?

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