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YYJ 902Y

1983 Volkswagen Scirocco

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,639 mi
Last recorded12,639 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2006
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco95,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYJ 902Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2006 12,639 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 12,639 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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YYJ 902Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 YYJ 902Y, 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.

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What year was YYJ 902Y registered?

YYJ 902Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 June 1983.

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