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MOD 968W

1980 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,121 mi
Last recorded60,121 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco97,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOD 968W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 60,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 60,121 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 56,252 miles

Nearside Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer exhaust hanger rubber split.

Fail 28 Mar 2019 56,252 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front cv boot split. not preventing ingress of dirt.

Nearside Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer exhaust hanger rubber split.

Pass 4 Jul 2015 55,837 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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MOD 968W is a 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MOD 968W, 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 MOD 968W registered?

MOD 968W is a 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 17 October 1980.

Is MOD 968W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOD 968W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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