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VES 184S

2002 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,928 mi
Last recorded78,928 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVES 184S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 78,928 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 78,928 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 78,928 miles

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

emits smoke at idle

exhaust mounted against fuel tank

Fail 27 Mar 2019 78,927 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

emits smoke at idle

exhaust mounted against fuel tank

Pass 9 Apr 2018 78,924 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 78,927 miles

handbrake effort borderline pass at 16%. nearside low (60kg)

play noted in lower steering column bush

Fail 31 Mar 2017 78,924 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake effort borderline pass at 16%. nearside low (60kg)

play noted in lower steering column bush

Pass 13 Nov 2015 78,923 miles

Brake pedal spongy

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

Slight free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 6 Nov 2015 78,923 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering locking device missing nearside and offside track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Brake pedal spongy

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

Slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 22 Dec 2012 78,921 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 78,921 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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VES 184S is a 2002 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VES 184S, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VES 184S is a 2002 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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