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MNR 122W

1980 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,885 mi
Last recorded146,885 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco97,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNR 122W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 146,885 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 146,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beams have possible earth fault or bad connection as both are dim

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Stretch tyres fitted all round

Suspension lowered all round O/S/F Drive shaft very close to bodywork

Fail 7 Dec 2016 146,454 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort Low effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beams have possible earth fault or bad connection as both are dim

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Stretch tyres fitted all round

Suspension lowered all round O/S/F Drive shaft very close to bodywork

Fail 11 Aug 2015 145,863 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 145,863 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 145,728 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 16 Sep 2014 145,728 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 28 Oct 2011 145,709 miles

Advise screen is damaged at lower o/s/f edge.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 145,670 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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MNR 122W is a 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MNR 122W, 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 MNR 122W registered?

MNR 122W is a 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 15 August 1980.

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