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BDW 161T

1979 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,946 mi
Last recorded36,946 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco94,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDW 161T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 36,946 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 36,198 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 35,004 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 33,787 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 33,787 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 33,182 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 31,809 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 31,809 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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BDW 161T is a 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 94,396 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 BDW 161T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BDW 161T registered?

BDW 161T is a 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 11 June 1979.

Is BDW 161T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDW 161T shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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