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K879 VPB

1992 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

108,805 mi
Last recorded108,805 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco115,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK879 VPB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 108,805 miles

Brake hose ferrules rusty and shaling

Brake pipes rusty and shailing

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded and split

Interior mirror not securly fastened ( not attached to screen)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 108,805 miles

Brake hose ferrules rusty and shaling

Brake pipes rusty and shailing

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded and split

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

Interior mirror not securly fastened ( not attached to screen)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 108,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

All brake hoses, ferrules rusty and shailing

All brake pipes rusty and shailing

Slight movement in the drivers seat

Slight play in the nearside rear wheel bearing

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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K879 VPB is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K879 VPB, 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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What year was K879 VPB registered?

K879 VPB is a 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 26 September 1992.

Is K879 VPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K879 VPB shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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