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WHN 521Y

1982 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,427 mi
Last recorded68,427 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco100,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHN 521Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 68,427 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 67,386 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 65,766 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 65,750 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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WHN 521Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 WHN 521Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WHN 521Y registered?

WHN 521Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 17 September 1982.

Is WHN 521Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHN 521Y 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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