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A940 SAG

1984 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

94,918 mi
Last recorded94,918 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco113,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA940 SAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 94,918 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 94,267 miles

both sills corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 92,168 miles

Rear exhaust rubber missing

offside sill floor damage on jacking points

Fail 12 May 2016 92,168 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear exhaust rubber missing

offside sill floor damage on jacking points

Pass 5 May 2015 85,496 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 May 2015 85,495 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 May 2014 82,867 miles

nearside front tyre in poor condition

offside front tyre in poor condition

Fail 8 May 2014 82,867 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

offside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2010 81,138 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 81,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

brake pedal spongy

nearside wiper split

Pass 9 Sep 2009 79,814 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 79,814 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 78,597 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 78,597 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 77,912 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 77,912 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

both wiper blades split

signs of corrosion on brake pipes wich have been painted over

Pass 2 Aug 2006 77,118 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 77,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 76,539 miles

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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A940 SAG is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 A940 SAG, 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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A940 SAG is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 May 1984.

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