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YPB 375Y

1982 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,182 mi
Last recorded136,182 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco100,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPB 375Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 136,182 miles

Coolant leak header bottle

Pass 16 Jun 2021 133,881 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-body panels fitted

Pass 12 May 2020 130,838 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 128,677 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 126,679 miles

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

spare wheel missing

Fail 15 Oct 2015 126,675 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

spare wheel missing

Fail 14 Jul 2015 126,666 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Cambelt cover missing

Exhaust system modified and loud but not considered excessive for age of vehicle

Front exhaust slightly blowing around welded join but not considered excessive

Modified suspension springs and shocks fitted causing firm suspension but not considered excessive

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Noted, electrical wiring under bonnet in poor condition

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 126,398 miles

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber mount missing

Fail 21 May 2014 126,398 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber mount missing

Pass 10 May 2013 126,398 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 126,398 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 126,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 126,398 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 126,398 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 126,398 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 125,541 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 123,960 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 121,125 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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YPB 375Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YPB 375Y, 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 YPB 375Y registered?

YPB 375Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 10 December 1982.

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