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YUY 316W

1980 Volkswagen Scirocco

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,407 mi
Last recorded41,407 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco97,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUY 316W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 41,407 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 41,405 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 41,405 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 41,392 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 41,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,375 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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YUY 316W is a 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 97,894 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 YUY 316W, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YUY 316W registered?

YUY 316W is a 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is YUY 316W safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUY 316W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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