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A294 REW

1984 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,691 mi
Last recorded159,691 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2009
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco113,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA294 REW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2009 159,691 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust system rotten

Fail 29 Jul 2009 159,662 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust system rotten

Pass 16 Feb 2008 155,603 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 155,583 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 148,995 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 140,271 miles

slight play in both rear wheels

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 9 Feb 2006 140,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

rear brake low on effort

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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A294 REW is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A294 REW, 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 A294 REW registered?

A294 REW is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 6 March 1984.

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