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RUW 677Y

1983 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,547 mi
Last recorded154,547 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco95,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUW 677Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 154,547 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 154,463 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 154,335 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 153,964 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 153,826 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 153,203 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 152,356 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 152,355 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 151,293 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 149,920 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 147,775 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 147,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 145,361 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 145,316 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 142,445 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 142,340 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 139,318 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 136,206 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 136,110 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 133,146 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 133,085 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 128,781 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 128,728 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 125,086 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 121,079 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 117,912 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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RUW 677Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RUW 677Y, 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 RUW 677Y registered?

RUW 677Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 17 June 1983.

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