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RYF 366Y

1983 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

221,445 mi
Last recorded221,445 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco95,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYF 366Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 221,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

floor and sills are heavily undersealed.

Fail 3 Nov 2023 221,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

floor and sills are heavily undersealed.

Pass 14 Mar 2020 221,397 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside of car undersealed covering brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside underside of car undersealed covering fuel pipes

Pass 6 Apr 2019 219,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 214,631 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 204,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall perished

Pass 1 Jun 2016 202,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 202,105 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 200,544 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 198,117 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 197,768 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 197,269 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 195,877 miles

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 195,877 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 195,082 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 195,082 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 193,547 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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RYF 366Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RYF 366Y, 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 RYF 366Y registered?

RYF 366Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 13 June 1983.

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