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RCA 133Y

1983 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

245,200 mi
Last recorded245,200 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco95,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCA 133Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 May 2012 245,200 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 244,813 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 242,479 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 242,328 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 240,516 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 237,484 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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RCA 133Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 95,526 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 RCA 133Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RCA 133Y registered?

RCA 133Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is RCA 133Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCA 133Y shows 6 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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