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JWC 56Y

1983 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,323 mi
Last recorded51,323 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco95,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWC 56Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 51,323 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 51,061 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 51,061 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 51,044 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak

Pass 8 Jan 2021 50,640 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 49,651 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 48,727 miles

fuel filler neck modified

Fail 9 Jul 2018 48,725 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

fuel filler neck modified

Pass 29 Jul 2017 48,551 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 47,796 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 47,793 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 47,596 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 46,890 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 46,777 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 454,740 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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JWC 56Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JWC 56Y, 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 JWC 56Y registered?

JWC 56Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is JWC 56Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWC 56Y shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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