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NRX 424X

1982 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,623 mi
Last recorded198,623 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco100,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRX 424X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2015 198,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise exhaust mountings

offsidse front & both rear tyre both rear tyre perished & just pass test

suspension bushes perished

under side of car rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2014 198,162 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight fault with indicators

slight fault with washers

tyres and suspension bushes starting to perish

underside of car rusted but not holed

Fail 17 Jun 2014 198,162 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight fault with indicators

slight fault with washers

tyres and suspension bushes starting to perish

underside of car rusted but not holed

Pass 25 Jun 2013 197,405 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal travel just passed test

tyres and suspension bushes starting to perish

underside of car rusted but not holed

Fail 20 Jun 2013 197,405 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal travel just passed test

tyres and suspension bushes starting to perish

underside of car rusted but not holed

Pass 18 Jun 2012 195,591 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre bold on inside edge & damage to inner tyre side wall

rear chassis rusty but not with in any mounting points

under side of car rusty

Fail 13 Jun 2012 195,591 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre bold on inside edge & damage to inner tyre side wall

rear chassis rusty but not with in any mounting points

under side of car rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2011 193,737 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight fault with washers

wear in steering rack(just passed test)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 193,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Offside 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)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight fault with washers

wear in steering rack(just passed test)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 191,796 miles

slight wear in steering rack

underside of car in rusty condition

Fail 1 Jun 2010 191,796 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

slight wear in steering rack

underside of car in rusty condition

Pass 21 May 2009 189,128 miles

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

slight wear in steering rack

under side of car in rusty condition

Fail 14 May 2009 189,128 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight wear in steering rack

under side of car in rusty condition

Pass 23 May 2008 187,479 miles

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

all exhaust rubber perished

slight damage toside walls on tyres due to low pressue

under side of car rusty

Fail 20 May 2008 187,497 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

all exhaust rubber perished

under side of car rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2007 186,313 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 186,312 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

both front back plates corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2006 182,905 miles

floor and sills/inner sills rusty but holed

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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NRX 424X is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NRX 424X, 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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NRX 424X is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 3 February 1982.

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