MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,377 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
nearside rear jacking point is slightly corroded
offside rear jacking point is slightly corroded
rear valence has slight corrosion
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)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
centre section exhaust has been repaired,ok at present time of test
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)
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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.
Is VPV 685X safe to buy?
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