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UPH 708X

1982 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,627 mi
Last recorded132,627 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco100,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPH 708X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 132,627 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 132,137 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 132,121 miles

Macpherson strut insecurely attached upper pinch/bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Steering system fouling during lock to lock check (2.1.4 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire under bonnet (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure induction box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 131,633 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 130,853 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner cill (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 130,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

No passenger seats fitted at time of test

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2013 128,010 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both front tyres ON limit

o/s rack boot twisted

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 8 Aug 2012 122,632 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Jul 2007

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 40,253 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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UPH 708X is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 100,208 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 UPH 708X, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UPH 708X registered?

UPH 708X is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 April 1982.

Is UPH 708X safe to buy?

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