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WMJ 70X

1981 Volkswagen Scirocco

Brown Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

213,252 mi
Last recorded213,252 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco97,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMJ 70X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 213,252 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 213,179 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 213,066 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 213,021 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 212,954 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 212,954 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 212,915 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 212,858 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front seat loose on rails

Pass 7 Sep 2017 212,756 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

underside of vehicle plated/welded and undersealed

underside of vehicle plated/welded and undersealed

Pass 1 Sep 2016 212,655 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

underside of vehicle welded and undersealed

Pass 8 Sep 2015 212,575 miles

fuel pipes rusty

underside welded / plated and undersealed

Fail 8 Sep 2015 212,575 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged 2 off (7.2.2)

fuel pipes rusty

underside welded / plated and undersealed

Pass 5 Sep 2014 212,367 miles

underside of vehicle welded and undersealed

Fail 5 Sep 2014 212,367 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

underside of vehicle welded and undersealed

Pass 13 Sep 2013 212,208 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

underside plated and heavly undersealed

Fail 6 Sep 2013 212,208 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

underside plated and heavly undersealed

Pass 23 Jan 2012 212,139 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Feb 2011 211,821 miles

Battery insecure

underside side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 28 Jan 2011 211,821 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

underside side of vehicle heavily undersealed

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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WMJ 70X is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco in Brown with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WMJ 70X, 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 WMJ 70X registered?

WMJ 70X is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 8 October 1981.

Is WMJ 70X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMJ 70X shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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