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K159 JWF

1993 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,272 mi
Last recorded117,272 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco120,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK159 JWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2007 117,272 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 117,272 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

fuel tank has slight weepage of fluid from offside rear seam

full sill covers fitted unable to carry out full sill inspection

main front to rear steel fuel pipe has heavy surface rust

offside and nearside rear flexible brake hose ferrel ends have heavy surface rust

Pass 15 Aug 2006 114,455 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 114,455 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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K159 JWF is a 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 120,148 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 K159 JWF, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K159 JWF registered?

K159 JWF is a 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 15 July 1993.

Is K159 JWF safe to buy?

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