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TDX 885X

1981 Volkswagen Scirocco

Brown Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,087 mi
Last recorded142,087 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco97,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDX 885X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 142,087 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 142,049 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 141,957 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.6.2)

SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 17 Aug 2015 141,943 miles

Nearside Front outer sill slightly corroded

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 141,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 141,800 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 141,706 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 141,476 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 142,476 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 141,406 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 141,406 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 141,406 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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TDX 885X is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco in Brown with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 97,145 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 TDX 885X, 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 45 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 TDX 885X registered?

TDX 885X is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 5 August 1981.

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The MOT history for TDX 885X shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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