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HOW 644X

1982 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,153 mi
Last recorded102,153 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco100,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOW 644X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 102,153 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 102,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 101,481 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 101,480 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 101,215 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 100,534 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 100,532 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 100,175 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 100,173 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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HOW 644X is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 100,208 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 HOW 644X, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HOW 644X registered?

HOW 644X is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 5 March 1982.

Is HOW 644X safe to buy?

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