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XGH 142W

1981 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

82,070 mi
Last recorded82,070 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco97,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGH 142W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 82,070 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 82,050 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 81,650 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 81,646 miles

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 81,072 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 80,925 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 80,921 miles

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))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 80,783 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 80,778 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 80,609 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 80,595 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 80,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 80,529 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 80,466 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 80,465 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 80,272 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 80,272 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 80,271 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 80,171 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 79,341 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 78,542 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 78,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 77,646 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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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.

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