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K501 DNT

1993 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,610 mi
Last recorded132,610 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco120,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK501 DNT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 132,610 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2016 131,450 miles

EXHAUST NOISY AND HAS LEAK FROM CENTRE JOINT

Fail 9 Nov 2016 131,450 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

EXHAUST NOISY AND HAS LEAK FROM CENTRE JOINT

O/S REAR TYRE GETTING OUT OF SHAPE

O/S REAR TYRE PRESSURE LOW

Pass 15 Dec 2015 130,187 miles

exhaust noisy

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Mar 2015 129,161 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING

LOWER REAR SEAT BASE INSECURE

Fail 20 Mar 2015 129,153 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING

LOWER REAR SEAT BASE INSECURE

Pass 7 Mar 2014 128,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

not clear if locking devices fitted to n/s and o/s track rod ends

Fail 6 Mar 2014 128,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

not clear if locking devices fitted to n/s and o/s track rod ends

Pass 18 Mar 2013 125,602 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 125,592 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 122,347 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 122,332 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 21 May 2008 121,342 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside headlight lens cracked, not affecting beam image

Fail 21 May 2008 121,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside headlight lens cracked, not affecting beam image

Pass 27 Nov 2006 11,732 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 110,530 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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K501 DNT is a 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 K501 DNT, 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 K501 DNT registered?

K501 DNT is a 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 26 March 1993.

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