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K518 OOT

1993 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,705 mi
Last recorded117,705 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco120,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK518 OOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 117,705 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 117,587 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 117,489 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 117,012 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 116,613 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 115,761 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 115,716 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 May 2015 115,414 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 May 2014 114,400 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 113,748 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 113,018 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 113,018 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 111,748 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 111,748 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 109,524 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 109,512 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 101,918 miles

10 spots of corrsion see block plan

Pass 7 Apr 2008 96,579 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant level low

Pass 17 Apr 2007 90,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 90,532 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 83,971 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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K518 OOT is a 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K518 OOT, 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 K518 OOT registered?

K518 OOT is a 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 19 April 1993.

Is K518 OOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K518 OOT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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