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YPG 116Y

1983 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,089 mi
Last recorded115,089 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco95,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPG 116Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 115,089 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 114,771 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 114,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear inner sill slight corrosion

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

front windscreen wiper not switching off

horn sounding intermittently

Pass 11 Aug 2020 114,659 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 114,569 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

condition of underside

engine has a misting of oil

gearbox has a misting of oil

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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YPG 116Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 95,526 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 YPG 116Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YPG 116Y registered?

YPG 116Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 January 1983.

Is YPG 116Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPG 116Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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