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CKL 718T

1979 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

93,098 mi
Last recorded93,098 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco94,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKL 718T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2010 93,098 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to body panels

various areas of underbody corrosion and repair

Pass 23 Sep 2009 92,258 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 92,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 91,196 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear box has slight leak of gases

Fail 10 Sep 2008 91,194 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear box has slight leak of gases

Pass 28 Sep 2007 89,966 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 89,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyre walls cracked but not showing cord

Pass 4 Oct 2006 88,510 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 88,508 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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CKL 718T is a 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 CKL 718T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CKL 718T registered?

CKL 718T is a 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 April 1979.

Is CKL 718T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CKL 718T shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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