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A434 UGE

1984 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2021
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,831 mi
Last recorded137,831 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2020
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco113,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA434 UGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2020 137,831 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2020 137,830 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil residue on engine

Pass 25 Mar 2019 137,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides , corroded and slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wishbone heavy surface corrosion

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both side left and right (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 137,472 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides , corroded and slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wishbone heavy surface corrosion

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both side left and right (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 137,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs heavily worn

Fuel filler pipe heavily corroded

Metal fuel pipes heavily corroded

Nearside front tyre heavily split and perished

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2018 137,285 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside outer sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs heavily worn

Fuel filler pipe heavily corroded

Metal fuel pipes heavily corroded

Nearside front tyre heavily split and perished

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2017 137,181 miles

Brake fluid cap damaged

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension heavily corroded

Fuel filler neck heavily corroded

Fuel pipes corroded front to rear

Gear box oil leak

Nearside and offside sills corroded

Nearside rear light lens damaged temporary repair made

Fail 3 Jan 2017 137,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Rear chassis rails have been repaired

Brake fluid reservoir cap damaged

Exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly

Front suspension components corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Fuel filler neck heavily corroded

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Outer sills have been repaired

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 136,760 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both rear arches (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Subframe mount (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 136,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both rear arches (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Subframe mount (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 135,838 miles

Battery is loose

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 135,836 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery is loose

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 134,811 miles

All front & rear suspension is corroded

Battery is loose

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F Fog light does not work

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 134,807 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

All front & rear suspension is corroded

Battery is loose

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F Fog light does not work

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 134,003 miles

All fuel pipes are very corroded

Fuel tank filler pipe is very corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 133,999 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

All fuel pipes are very corroded

Fuel tank filler pipe is very corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 133,096 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel filler pipe rusty

Fail 25 Nov 2011 133,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Metal clips around the rubber filler pipe into the fuel tank are corroded

Metal fuel filler pipe is corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 132,200 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake discs worn

Fail 22 Nov 2010 132,200 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake discs worn

Pass 30 Nov 2009 131,137 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 131,133 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2008 129,928 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2008 129,924 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2007 128,643 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 128,643 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front pads low

front to rear brake hoses corroded

o/s/r inner sill corroded

oil leak from engine

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 2 Dec 2006 127,712 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 127,705 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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A434 UGE is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A434 UGE, 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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A434 UGE is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 6 February 1984.

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