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NLE 470V

1980 Volkswagen Scirocco

Brown Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,111 mi
Last recorded113,111 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco97,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLE 470V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 113,111 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 113,109 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2013 112,833 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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NLE 470V is a 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco in Brown with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 NLE 470V, 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 NLE 470V registered?

NLE 470V is a 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 June 1980.

Is NLE 470V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLE 470V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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