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A794 CJB

1984 Volkswagen Scirocco

Bronze Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

279,794 mi
Last recorded279,794 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2007
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco113,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA794 CJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2007 279,794 miles

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

HC emissions readings high and met with raised idle speed.

O/S/R service and O/S handbrake efforts low.

Play in N/S steering rack swivel.

Presence of corrosion in both sills.

Fail 3 Dec 2007 279,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

HC emissions readings high and met with raised idle speed.

O/S/R service and O/S handbrake efforts low.

Play in N/S steering rack swivel.

Presence of corrosion in both sills.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 273,267 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 273,267 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside brake efficiency low.

Oil leak

Play in nearside steering rack swivel.

Presence of corrosion adjacent rear suspension mounts.

Presence of corrosion and filler in sill panels.

Windscreen scratched.

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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A794 CJB is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco in Bronze with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 A794 CJB, 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 A794 CJB registered?

A794 CJB is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 11 April 1984.

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