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BGX 600T

1978 Volkswagen Scirocco

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,954 mi
Last recorded52,954 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco78,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGX 600T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 52,954 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 52,916 miles

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

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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BGX 600T is a 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 78,690 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 BGX 600T, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BGX 600T?

You can check the full history of BGX 600T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BGX 600T registered?

BGX 600T is a 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is BGX 600T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGX 600T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BGX 600T have outstanding finance?

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