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LAT 141Y

1983 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,236 mi
Last recorded120,236 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco95,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAT 141Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 120,236 miles

brake discs corroded/worn

main metal fuel pipe corroded

n/s rear chassis above axle beam dev. corrosion/weak

o/s and n/s rear chassis rails/ quarter panels corroded

slight play/wear in front strut top mountings

Fail 23 Sep 2009 120,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake discs corroded/worn

main metal fuel pipe corroded

n/s rear chassis above axle beam dev. corrosion/weak

o/s and n/s rear chassis rails/ quarter panels corroded

slight play/wear in front strut top mountings

Pass 13 Oct 2008 118,653 miles

centre exhaust pipe corroded/weak at box/slight blow

front brake discs corroded on edges/worn

main metal fuel pipe corroded

n/s rear sill back/chassis developing corrosion

o/s front brake flexi ferrule corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2008 118,653 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

centre exhaust pipe corroded/weak at box/slight blow

front brake discs corroded on edges/worn

main metal fuel pipe corroded

n/s rear sill back/chassis developing corrosion

o/s front brake flexi ferrule corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2007 117,035 miles

o/s seat back does not tilt

Pass 17 Oct 2006 114,853 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 114,852 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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LAT 141Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 95,526 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 LAT 141Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LAT 141Y registered?

LAT 141Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 10 February 1983.

Is LAT 141Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAT 141Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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