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WPD 429Y

1982 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,298 mi
Last recorded73,298 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco100,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPD 429Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 73,298 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 73,238 miles

Front Upper Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2008 67,429 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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WPD 429Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 WPD 429Y, 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 WPD 429Y registered?

WPD 429Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 August 1982.

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The MOT history for WPD 429Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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