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A453 DJS

1984 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,672 mi
Last recorded16,672 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco113,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA453 DJS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 16,672 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 16,672 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Front fog lamp switch inoperative fog (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2009 16,365 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2007 16,241 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 16,241 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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A453 DJS is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A453 DJS, 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 A453 DJS registered?

A453 DJS is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 February 1984.

Is A453 DJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A453 DJS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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