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RTT 941X

1981 Volkswagen Scirocco

Brown Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,964 mi
Last recorded47,964 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco97,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTT 941X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 47,964 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 45,664 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 45,601 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion at outer wing (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 May 2007 43,009 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 43,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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RTT 941X is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco in Brown with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RTT 941X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RTT 941X registered?

RTT 941X is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is RTT 941X safe to buy?

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