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TLG 298V

1980 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,574 mi
Last recorded22,574 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco97,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLG 298V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 22,574 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 22,184 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 22,183 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 21,092 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 19,917 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 18,361 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 18,361 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 17,839 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 15,868 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 13,440 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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TLG 298V is a 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 TLG 298V, 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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What year was TLG 298V registered?

TLG 298V is a 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 16 May 1980.

Is TLG 298V safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLG 298V shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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