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SAG 467W

1980 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,161 mi
Last recorded76,161 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco97,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAG 467W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 76,161 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both, Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 76,146 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both, Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 75,829 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 75,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 75,570 miles

slight play in the o/s/f strut top bearing.

some corrosion of both rear brake pipes.

the horn is a bit low in volume.

Fail 20 Sep 2014 75,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

slight play in the o/s/f strut top bearing.

some corrosion of both rear brake pipes.

the horn is a bit low in volume.

Pass 23 Mar 2013 75,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 75,179 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 74,981 miles

long brake pedal travel.

main beams a little dim.

slight binding on,of the o/s/r brake.

some corrosion of the fuel and brake pipes.

some deterioation of the n/s track rod end ball joint gaitor.

Pass 24 Apr 2010 74,672 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 74,655 miles

some corrosion of the o/s/f and the rear brake pipes.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 74,645 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 74,645 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 74,067 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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SAG 467W is a 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 97,894 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 SAG 467W, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SAG 467W is a 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 December 1980.

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