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NRB 259W

1981 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,886 mi
Last recorded81,886 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco97,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRB 259W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 81,886 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 81,809 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 80,881 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 80,857 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 80,383 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 80,383 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 79,319 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 78,308 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

minor oil leak on engine

Fail 21 Aug 2012 78,294 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear seat belt not releaseing but not a testable item

Fail 29 Mar 2011 77,465 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 77,465 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 76,608 miles

fuel lines corroding.

n/s rear inner sill corroding.

o/s rear inner sill corroding.

water pump leaking.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 75,138 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 75,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 73,103 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 73,084 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

smell of petrol in car cannot see leak

Fail 1 Dec 2006 71,170 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

N/S/F brake pipe clip missing?

Pass 1 Dec 2006 71,170 miles

N/S/F brake pipe clip missing?

Pass 4 Nov 2005 68,438 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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NRB 259W is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 97,145 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NRB 259W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NRB 259W registered?

NRB 259W is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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