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WPB 830Y

1982 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,382 mi
Last recorded102,382 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco100,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPB 830Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 102,382 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight exhaut blow

Fail 17 Oct 2015 102,365 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight exhaut blow

Pass 24 Oct 2014 98,304 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r arch corroded

slight corrosion to bottom of n/s/f wing

small hole in o/s/f indicator lens

Fail 20 Oct 2014 98,300 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to bottom of n/s/f wing

small hole in o/s/f indicator lens

Pass 15 Nov 2013 95,460 miles

nearside rear chassis rail corroded and weak

Pass 15 Nov 2012 92,842 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 89,835 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear wings slightly corroded

corrosion on nearside front outer sill

nearside front suspension strut has slight play

Fail 25 Nov 2011 89,834 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear wings slightly corroded

corrosion on nearside front outer sill

nearside front suspension strut has slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2010 86,998 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 86,994 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 84,645 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 81,729 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 78,624 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 74,428 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 74,428 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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WPB 830Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WPB 830Y, 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 WPB 830Y registered?

WPB 830Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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