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XPD 997Y

1982 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,540 mi
Last recorded81,540 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco100,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPD 997Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 81,540 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 81,344 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2021 81,339 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 81,178 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 79,683 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 79,634 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 79,397 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 79,397 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 79,043 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 78,653 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 78,653 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 78,261 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 77,418 miles

O/S/F shock slight leak

Slight exhaust blow at centre box

Fail 5 Apr 2013 77,393 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F shock slight leak

Slight exhaust blow at centre box

Pass 19 Mar 2012 76,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 75,279 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 73,968 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 73,968 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 72,556 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 71,088 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 71,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 69,573 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 69,492 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 67,977 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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XPD 997Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XPD 997Y, 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.

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What year was XPD 997Y registered?

XPD 997Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 19 October 1982.

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