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PLM 655W

1980 Volkswagen Scirocco

Maroon Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,496 mi
Last recorded173,496 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco97,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLM 655W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1980
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2021 173,496 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 169,736 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 164,786 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 161,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 157,304 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 152,639 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 148,609 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 145,297 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 141,388 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 137,473 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 134,742 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 132,065 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 128,589 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 123,957 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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PLM 655W is a 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco in Maroon with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 PLM 655W, 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 PLM 655W registered?

PLM 655W is a 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 5 November 1980.

Is PLM 655W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLM 655W shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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