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URO 850W

1981 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,946 mi
Last recorded131,946 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco97,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURO 850W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 131,946 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

general surface corrosion due to vehicle standing

temp gauge not working but car appears to over heat and coolant hoses under presure

Fail 12 May 2011 131,946 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Oil leak

car does not start on ignition key

general surface corrosion due to vehicle standing

temp gauge not working but car appears to over heat and coolant hoses under presure

Pass 6 Jul 2009 131,935 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 131,900 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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URO 850W is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 URO 850W, 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.

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What year was URO 850W registered?

URO 850W is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 June 1981.

Is URO 850W safe to buy?

The MOT history for URO 850W shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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