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HJN 217Y

1983 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,822 mi
Last recorded84,822 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco95,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJN 217Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 84,822 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 84,801 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 84,786 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 84,741 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 84,735 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 84,715 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 84,659 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 84,489 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 84,484 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 83,827 miles

slight exhaust blows at joins

slight play in n/s/f top suspension mount

surface corrosion on both front brake pipes to flexibles

surface corrosion on front brake discs

water leak

Pass 23 May 2013 78,690 miles

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

Oil leak

both sills corroded

Fail 21 May 2013 78,690 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both sills corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 71,290 miles

Exhaust mounts in poor condition

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 71,254 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 69,800 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2011 69,619 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 63,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside sill has corrosion appearing

Fail 17 Apr 2010 63,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside sill has corrosion appearing

Pass 24 Feb 2009 56,120 miles

Exhaust system runs very close to the fuel tank.

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2009 56,110 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust system runs very close to the fuel tank.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2008 51,655 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 46,061 miles

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

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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HJN 217Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HJN 217Y, 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 HJN 217Y registered?

HJN 217Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 February 1983.

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