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PPM 547X

1981 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,298 mi
Last recorded73,298 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco97,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPM 547X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 73,298 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 73,255 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 72,959 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 72,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) steering rack bush broken up causing excessive movement. (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2017 72,607 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 72,607 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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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PPM 547X is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PPM 547X, 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 PPM 547X registered?

PPM 547X is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is PPM 547X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPM 547X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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