MOT Status
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82,070 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working Intermittent (7.7 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working and offside (1.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front 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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear rubber mounts (both) (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front 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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Scirocco?
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XGH 142W is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 XGH 142W, 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.
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What year was XGH 142W registered?
XGH 142W is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 February 1981.
Is XGH 142W safe to buy?
The MOT history for XGH 142W shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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