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KPK 292W

1980 Volkswagen Scirocco

Brown Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,188 mi
Last recorded98,188 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco97,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPK 292W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 98,188 miles

all body work covered with undersealant

Fail 8 Nov 2022 98,188 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

all body work covered with undersealant

Pass 13 Aug 2021 97,951 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 97,938 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2008 96,031 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 95,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2007 88,223 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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KPK 292W is a 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco in Brown with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 97,894 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 KPK 292W, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KPK 292W registered?

KPK 292W is a 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 28 August 1980.

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