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51 HOJ

1984 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,058 mi
Last recorded18,058 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco113,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 HOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 18,058 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 17,376 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 17,026 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 16,827 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 27 Jan 2020 16,825 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 23 Jan 2020 16,823 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 16,822 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2006 15,801 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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51 HOJ is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 113,013 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 51 HOJ, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 51 HOJ registered?

51 HOJ is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is 51 HOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 51 HOJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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