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PDG 885W

1981 Volkswagen Scirocco

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,333 mi
Last recorded91,333 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco97,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDG 885W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 91,333 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 90,934 miles

Offside fuel pipes rusted

Pass 7 May 2022 90,658 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 90,626 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 90,605 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2015 69,782 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 69,782 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 69,680 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 69,209 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2012 67,810 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 65,314 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f strut top bearing tight

Fail 21 Mar 2011 65,249 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f strut top bearing tight

Pass 29 Mar 2010 64,405 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 60,329 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2008 52,589 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 52,357 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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PDG 885W is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PDG 885W, 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 PDG 885W registered?

PDG 885W is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 9 February 1981.

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