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XGF 609W

1981 Volkswagen Scirocco

Beige Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,741 mi
Last recorded68,741 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco97,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGF 609W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 68,741 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 67,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 67,583 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 67,583 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 67,576 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM ON NOISY SIDE--JUST PASSABLE.

Fail 28 Apr 2009 67,576 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

EXHAUST SYSTEM ON NOISY SIDE--JUST PASSABLE.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 67,563 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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XGF 609W is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco in Beige with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 97,145 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 XGF 609W, 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 45 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 XGF 609W?

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What year was XGF 609W registered?

XGF 609W is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 27 February 1981.

Is XGF 609W safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGF 609W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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