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JRT 594V

1980 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,770 mi
Last recorded53,770 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco97,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRT 594V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 53,770 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 51,982 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 50,299 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 50,299 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 48,619 miles

Bad coolant leak from engine

Fail 2 Jul 2009 47,459 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 47,459 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 47,132 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 46,805 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 46,805 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Both rear tyres beginning to split and perish !

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 46,029 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 46,029 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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JRT 594V is a 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JRT 594V, 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 JRT 594V registered?

JRT 594V is a 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is JRT 594V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRT 594V shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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