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VRW 888X

1981 Volkswagen Scirocco

Brown Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,530 mi
Last recorded129,530 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco97,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRW 888X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 129,530 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 129,530 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 126,276 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs corroded

nearside rear brake low on performance

Pass 24 Jul 2006 126,275 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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VRW 888X is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco in Brown with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 97,145 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 VRW 888X, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VRW 888X registered?

VRW 888X is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is VRW 888X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRW 888X shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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