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SSG 171Y

1983 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

72,101 mi
Last recorded72,101 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2007
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco95,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSG 171Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2007 72,101 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 72,101 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 70,958 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2006 68,393 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 68,932 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipes corroded

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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SSG 171Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 SSG 171Y, 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 SSG 171Y registered?

SSG 171Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 February 1983.

Is SSG 171Y safe to buy?

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