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A73 RCJ

1984 Volkswagen Scirocco

Pink Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

134,630 mi
Last recorded134,630 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco113,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA73 RCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1984
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 134,630 miles

Brake drum worn, but not excessively rear drums corroded also drum back plates weak in places due to corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s suspension wishbone arms corroded bbut not excessively (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 134,628 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter adrift (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake drum worn, but not excessively rear drums corroded also drum back plates weak in places due to corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s suspension wishbone arms corroded bbut not excessively (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 134,598 miles

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 134,598 miles

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 134,461 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 133,850 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 133,257 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 132,771 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 132,771 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 131,695 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 130,398 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 128,214 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2016 128,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 126,336 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 124,835 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 123,015 miles

o/s and n/s rear wheel arch corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2013 123,009 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

age cracks to o/s/r tyre sidewall

o/s and n/s rear wheel arch corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2012 121,548 miles

Age related cracks to offside rear tyre

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 121,540 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Age related cracks to offside rear tyre

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 118,861 miles

Age cracks to offside rear tyre

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 117,351 miles

Age cracks to offside rear tyre

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 114,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 2 Apr 2009 114,198 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 111,067 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2007 107,883 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 103,598 miles

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

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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A73 RCJ is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco in Pink with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 A73 RCJ, 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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A73 RCJ is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 14 May 1984.

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