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SIW 4972

1996 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,871 mi
Last recorded168,871 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIW 4972
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2006 168,871 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 168,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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SIW 4972 is a 1996 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SIW 4972, 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 30 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 SIW 4972 registered?

SIW 4972 is a 1996 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 3 July 1996.

Is SIW 4972 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIW 4972 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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