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K59 RBX

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,114 mi
Last recorded134,114 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK59 RBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2014 134,114 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

tyres protrude out of rear wheel arches

Pass 15 Jun 2013 129,816 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 126,878 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 126,803 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 122,659 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 119,683 miles

Both front chassis at bulkhead slight damage

Both front suspension lower arms inner rear bushes fitment

Petrol tank slight dampness

Fail 7 Jun 2010 119,670 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Both front chassis at bulkhead slight damage

Both front suspension lower arms inner rear bushes fitment

Offside headlight inner main beam inop

Petrol tank slight dampness

Pass 27 May 2009 115,351 miles

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

POWER STEERING NON STANDARD FITMENT. PUMP PULLEY ALMOST TOUCHING CRANK PULLEY

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both centre chassis damaged

offside track rod extended

slight dampness at fuel tank

Fail 21 May 2009 115,295 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

POWER STEERING NON STANDARD FITMENT. PUMP PULLEY ALMOST TOUCHING CRANK PULLEY

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both centre chassis damaged

offside track rod extended

slight dampness at fuel tank

Pass 21 May 2008 112,615 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 109,858 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 108,127 miles

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

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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K59 RBX is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 115,454 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 K59 RBX, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K59 RBX is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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