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MHX 956X

1982 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

114,681 mi
Last recorded114,681 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco100,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHX 956X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2014 114,681 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear corners exessivly corroded but not within any pescribed areas

underside corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2012 114,648 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s and o/s rear lower arches corroded

rear valance corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2012 114,646 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s and o/s rear lower arches corroded

rear valance corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2011 114,529 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 114,518 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 110,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

alot of underbody surface corrosion.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 110,354 miles

alot of underbody surface corrosion.

Fail 4 Mar 2010 110,213 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 109,200 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 109,173 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 107,646 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 105,488 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 103,732 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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MHX 956X is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 100,208 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 MHX 956X, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MHX 956X registered?

MHX 956X is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 16 March 1982.

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