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COJ 559V

1979 Volkswagen Scirocco

Brown Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

54,885 mi
Last recorded54,885 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco94,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOJ 559V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 54,885 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 54,564 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 54,493 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 54,040 miles

All Sills undersealed

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 53,939 miles

Nearside Front shocker slightly misted oil

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all sills undersealed

Pass 24 Oct 2018 53,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner arches under sealed

inner sills under sealed

Pass 3 Nov 2017 53,736 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 53,279 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 52,708 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2015 52,708 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2014 51,300 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 51,167 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 51,032 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 50,891 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 50,797 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 50,637 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 50,522 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 50,475 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 50,435 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 50,408 miles

bumper insecure

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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COJ 559V is a 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco in Brown with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 COJ 559V, 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 COJ 559V registered?

COJ 559V is a 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 September 1979.

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