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PMY 476W

1981 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,570 mi
Last recorded53,570 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco97,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMY 476W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 53,570 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 53,469 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 53,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

front tyres split and perished

full inspection of brake pipes not possible, grease covered

nearside rear brake slightly binding

some noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Apr 2017 53,461 miles

both rear and offside front shock absorbers worn.

front brake discs corroded.

front tyres perished.

full inspection of main brake pipes not possible grease covered.

some noise from offside rear wheel bearing.

under vehicle and structure showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 19 Apr 2017 53,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear and offside front shock absorbers worn.

front brake discs corroded.

front tyres perished.

full inspection of main brake pipes not possible grease covered.

some noise from offside rear wheel bearing.

under vehicle and structure showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 5 Aug 2015 53,460 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 53,453 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 53,447 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 53,446 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 53,444 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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PMY 476W is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PMY 476W, 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 PMY 476W registered?

PMY 476W is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is PMY 476W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMY 476W shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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