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XFC 547X

1980 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,079 mi
Last recorded63,079 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco97,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFC 547X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 63,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 59,954 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 58,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake flexi requires proper grommet to secure it to strut

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewalls slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake flexi requires proper grommet to secure it to strut

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewalls slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 58,087 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake flexi requires proper grommet to secure it to strut

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewalls slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake flexi requires proper grommet to secure it to strut

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewalls slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 57,500 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 56,323 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 56,323 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2015 52,094 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 50,254 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 46,083 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 103,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 137,980 miles

Fuel tank cap perished but holding pressure at the moment

Fail 3 May 2007 137,980 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel tank cap perished but holding pressure at the moment

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 137,565 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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XFC 547X is a 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 97,894 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 XFC 547X, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XFC 547X registered?

XFC 547X is a 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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