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K420 LEX

1993 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,140 mi
Last recorded99,140 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco120,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK420 LEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 99,140 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 99,043 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 98,926 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 98,926 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 97,160 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 97,122 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

major oil leak from top/rear of engine

un able to fully check brake pipes due to under seal added to under body

Pass 6 May 2014 96,778 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 96,751 miles
Fail 27 May 2013 96,751 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 93,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s steering rack gaiter damp

plastic sill covers fitted

slight play top shock mount

Fail 23 Apr 2010 93,331 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s steering rack gaiter damp

plastic sill covers fitted

slight play top shock mount

Pass 6 Apr 2009 86,224 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 82,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2007 79,977 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 77,796 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 77,794 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre startng to perish and is low on tread

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f shock starting to leak

o/s/r side light very dim

oil leaks from engine

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

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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K420 LEX is a 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K420 LEX, 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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K420 LEX is a 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 May 1993.

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