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VPV 685X

1982 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,377 mi
Last recorded174,377 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco100,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPV 685X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 174,377 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

rear brake application uneven

steering lock not working

Fail 18 Oct 2012 174,377 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

rear brake application uneven

steering lock not working

Pass 17 Oct 2011 171,902 miles

nearside rear jacking point is slightly corroded

offside rear jacking point is slightly corroded

rear valence has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2010 170,710 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 170,710 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 168,582 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 168,582 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 167,403 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 165,233 miles

centre section exhaust has been repaired,ok at present time of test

Fail 4 Sep 2007 165,228 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 164,027 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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VPV 685X is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VPV 685X, 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 VPV 685X registered?

VPV 685X is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 8 February 1982.

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The MOT history for VPV 685X shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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