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CDM 976S

1978 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,539 mi
Last recorded69,539 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco78,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDM 976S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 69,539 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 69,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2015 65,411 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside and nearside front seats loos on runners

Pass 16 May 2014 59,942 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 59,940 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 55,746 miles

Engine sump damaged, slight dampness of oil around sump plug.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Possible rubbing of the N/S front tyre to wheel arch.

Fail 20 Jun 2012 55,753 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

battery insecure

floor corroded

no clip on front fuel pipe

signs of rubbing nsf inner arch non found

sump damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2011 54,640 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 53,756 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 53,756 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 52,335 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 52,335 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 52,214 miles

boot struts defective

Fail 12 Apr 2006 52,214 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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CDM 976S is a 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CDM 976S, 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.

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What year was CDM 976S registered?

CDM 976S is a 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 15 March 1978.

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