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NSO 549W

1981 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,200 mi
Last recorded68,200 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco97,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSO 549W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 68,200 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 67,995 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 67,975 miles

corrosion to underside and fresh underseal

Fail 7 Mar 2008 67,974 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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NSO 549W is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NSO 549W, 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 NSO 549W registered?

NSO 549W is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 10 March 1981.

Is NSO 549W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSO 549W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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