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K314 ARP

1993 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,737 mi
Last recorded159,737 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco120,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK314 ARP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 159,737 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 152,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near side and off side front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 152,082 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective pipe collapsed (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded back plate pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed insecure / rubbing wheel on lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed insecure / rubbing wheel on lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hitting body

small cut in chassis near gear box mount

under body surface corrosion in places

Pass 25 Jun 2020 146,450 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 146,365 miles

heavily under sealed

Pass 30 Sep 2008 139,857 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 134,801 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 134,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 120,588 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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K314 ARP is a 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 K314 ARP, 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.

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What year was K314 ARP registered?

K314 ARP is a 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 25 January 1993.

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