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K81 FWK

1993 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,838 mi
Last recorded159,838 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco120,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK81 FWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 159,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jun 2020 159,838 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jun 2018 159,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 157,174 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 152,993 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 May 2015 152,694 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 149,034 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2014 149,029 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 146,325 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 141,995 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 136,532 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 130,300 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 130,300 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 125,250 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 125,250 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 118,747 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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K81 FWK is a 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K81 FWK, 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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K81 FWK is a 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 February 1993.

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