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A420 XLG

1984 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,681 mi
Last recorded73,681 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco113,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA420 XLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 73,681 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 73,680 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 73,669 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 73,468 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 73,159 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 72,855 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 72,734 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 72,589 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 72,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front exhaust rubber splitting.

Pass 3 May 2013 72,191 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 71,650 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 71,380 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 69,084 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

drivers seat loose

Pass 28 Jul 2008 64,201 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 64,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine has bad oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2007 58,310 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 58,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2006 58,258 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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A420 XLG is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A420 XLG, 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 A420 XLG registered?

A420 XLG is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A420 XLG safe to buy?

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