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A8 LPP

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,424 mi
Last recorded130,424 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 LPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 130,424 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 130,399 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 130,372 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 130,301 miles

INTERIOR MIRROR SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED.

Fail 19 Mar 2014 130,301 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

INTERIOR MIRROR SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Aug 2005 128,561 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

earside inner cv joint boot burst.

Fail 23 Aug 2005 128,561 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside inner C V joint boot burst.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside brake cable,outer wall damaged.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

battery insecure

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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A8 LPP is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 113,062 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 A8 LPP, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A8 LPP registered?

A8 LPP is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 April 1990.

Is A8 LPP safe to buy?

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