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VRH 845W

1980 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,661 mi
Last recorded150,661 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco97,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRH 845W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 150,661 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 150,473 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 150,473 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 149,834 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 149,291 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2022 148,945 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 148,681 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 148,677 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 148,677 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 148,217 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 146,995 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 146,743 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 145,942 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 145,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 144,724 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2014 144,724 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 143,912 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 142,622 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2012 142,672 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 141,576 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 140,565 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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VRH 845W is a 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 97,894 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRH 845W, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VRH 845W?

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What year was VRH 845W registered?

VRH 845W is a 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 11 December 1980.

Is VRH 845W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRH 845W shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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