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DLY 861T

1979 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,951 mi
Last recorded115,951 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco94,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLY 861T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 115,951 miles

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

slight play and knock in steering rack

Fail 20 Mar 2019 115,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

offside front shock absorber movement at lower fixing

slight play and knock in steering rack

Pass 13 Sep 2017 114,859 miles

play and knock in steering rack

Pass 30 Sep 2016 113,722 miles

play and knock in steering rack

Fail 30 Sep 2016 113,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

play and knock in steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2015 113,310 miles

all exhaust mountings perishing

slight play and knock in steering rack

Pass 30 Sep 2014 111,975 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Jul 2013 111,081 miles

slight play in steering rack and rack gaiters perished

Pass 11 Apr 2012 109,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight play and knock in steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2011 107,512 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

long footbrake travel

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 106,288 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer sills and offside front and nearside front inner wings

corrosion to offside rear inner wing

long footbrake travel

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 20 Feb 2009 105,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 105,672 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 104,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Jan 2007 103,762 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 102,376 miles

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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DLY 861T is a 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DLY 861T, 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 DLY 861T registered?

DLY 861T is a 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 9 January 1979.

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