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UBY 835X

1981 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,705 mi
Last recorded130,705 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco97,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBY 835X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 130,705 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 130,704 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 130,607 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 150,392 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part FOULING ON TYRE (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut/top plate area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure fuel filter mount broken (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear Body has slight corrosion lower quartes and lower valance (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 130,540 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 130,497 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 129,616 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 129,616 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 129,329 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 129,005 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 129,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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UBY 835X is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UBY 835X, 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 UBY 835X registered?

UBY 835X is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is UBY 835X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBY 835X shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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