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A21 JFY

1984 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

27,601 mi
Last recorded27,601 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco113,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 JFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 27,601 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 27,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 26,989 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 26,936 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 26,636 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 26,634 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 26,532 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 26,369 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 26,152 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 26,143 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 25,425 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 24,841 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 24,575 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 24,146 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 24,143 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 24,140 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,137 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 24,103 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 24,005 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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A21 JFY is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 A21 JFY, 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 A21 JFY registered?

A21 JFY is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 5 April 1984.

Is A21 JFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 JFY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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