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XEH 73X

1982 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,620 mi
Last recorded58,620 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco100,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEH 73X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 58,620 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 58,751 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front To Rear Fuel Pipes ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside Several Parts Of Vehicle & Components Corrosion

Underside Several Parts Of Vehicle & Components Covered In Underseal

Fail 12 Nov 2021 58,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front To Rear Fuel Pipes ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside Several Parts Of Vehicle & Components Corrosion

Underside Several Parts Of Vehicle & Components Covered In Underseal

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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XEH 73X is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver 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 XEH 73X, 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

How do I check the history of XEH 73X?

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What year was XEH 73X registered?

XEH 73X is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 19 July 1982.

Is XEH 73X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEH 73X 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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