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VDG 669X

1982 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,388 mi
Last recorded130,388 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco100,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDG 669X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 130,388 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 130,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 129,400 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 129,398 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2022 127,557 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 126,729 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 126,729 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine has an air leak in a breather pipe, caulsing it to run routh !

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre front exhaust rubber is starting to perish !

Pass 3 Jun 2009 126,232 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 126,232 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 123,578 miles

low reading o/s rear service brake

n/s CV joint gaiter leaking

Fail 10 Jun 2008 123,578 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

low reading o/s rear service brake

n/s CV joint gaiter leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2007 122,813 miles

low service brake reading from o/s rear

Pass 19 May 2006 121,991 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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VDG 669X is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VDG 669X, 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 VDG 669X registered?

VDG 669X is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 February 1982.

Is VDG 669X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDG 669X shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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