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VBU 26X

1982 Volkswagen Scirocco

Beige Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,304 mi
Last recorded100,304 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco100,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBU 26X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 100,304 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 100,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 100,235 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working bulb hanging out (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lights dim as indicators flash bad earth (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake application uneven nsr lower effort possible seaping cylinder (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front play from wheel cannot locate requires further investigation

Pass 9 Nov 2015 98,622 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside front & rear offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes are presented with a proactive coating (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside & nearside front to rear sill lips (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 98,622 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside front & rear offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes are presented with a proactive coating (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside & nearside front to rear sill lips (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 98,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front door bottom badly corroded

off side front door bottom badly corroded

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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VBU 26X is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco in Beige with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 VBU 26X, 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 VBU 26X registered?

VBU 26X is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 12 March 1982.

Is VBU 26X safe to buy?

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