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XEA 78X

1982 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

111,056 mi
Last recorded111,056 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco100,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEA 78X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2020 111,056 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill repair not welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

rear valance corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2019 110,077 miles

Corrosion to rear valance

Slight corrosion to inner and outer sills

Slight corrosion to rear wheel arches

Fail 8 Jul 2019 110,077 miles

Corrosion to rear valance

Fuel system component leaking filter pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion to inner and outer sills

Slight corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 10 Jul 2018 109,577 miles

Corrosion on rear wheel arches

Slight corrosion on both sills

Fail 5 Jul 2018 109,577 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion on both sills

Both rear shock absorbers weak

Corrosion on rear wheel arches

Pass 3 May 2017 109,113 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 104,485 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 99,618 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 99,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 94,528 miles

accelerator pedal rubber missing

front numberplate cracked

front suspension arms / front and rear coils springs / front and rear suspension struts / front brake hose ferrules / rear axle / nearside and offside inner sills - Corroded

nearside front foglight mount - play

Fail 2 Apr 2014 94,528 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

accelerator pedal rubber missing

front numberplate cracked

front suspension arms / front and rear coils springs / front and rear suspension struts / front brake hose ferrules / rear axle / nearside and offside inner sills - Corroded

nearside front foglight mount - play

Pass 25 Jan 2013 89,589 miles

battery insecure - temporary repair

nearside and offside front seat backs - play

nearside and offside front suspension arms / suspension struts / inner upper turrets - corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing play and noisy - STRONG ADVICE

offside rear drum brake noisy on application - Roller Brake Tester

offside rear wheel bearing slight play and slight noise

rear numberplate backing plate insecure - STRONG ADVICE

rear wiper split

Fail 23 Jan 2013 89,589 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure - temporary repair

front wiper split

nearside and offside front seat backs - play

nearside and offside front suspension arms / suspension struts / inner upper turrets - corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing play and noisy - STRONG ADVICE

offside rear drum brake noisy on application - Roller Brake Tester

offside rear wheel bearing slight play and slight noise

rear numberplate backing plate insecure - STRONG ADVICE

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Feb 2012 84,054 miles

battery temporary security

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside and offside front suspesnion arms and rear inner sills - corroding

nearside and offside rear wheel bearings play and slightly noisy

nearside rear suspension damper weepy

Fail 13 Feb 2012 84,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

battery temporary security

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside and offside front suspesnion arms and rear inner sills - corroding

nearside and offside rear wheel bearings play and slightly noisy

nearside rear suspension damper weepy

Pass 22 Feb 2011 79,712 miles

wipers split

centre exhaust mount rubber split

engine pulley belts squealing

long travel on footbrake - STRONG ADVICE

low air pressure in spare tyre

nearside and offside front suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

offside front upper suspension mount bush slight play

offside rear wheel inner rim slightly distorted

rear silencer mount rubber perishing - STRONG ADVICE

Fail 18 Feb 2011 79,712 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

centre exhaust mount rubber split

engine pulley belts squealing

long travel on footbrake - STRONG ADVICE

low air pressure in spare tyre

nearside and offside front suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

offside front upper suspension mount bush slight play

offside rear wheel inner rim slightly distorted

rear silencer mount rubber perishing - STRONG ADVICE

wipers split

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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XEA 78X is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 XEA 78X, 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 XEA 78X registered?

XEA 78X is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 17 March 1982.

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