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DYK 199V

1979 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests29 (14 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate48.3%

Mileage

147,410 mi
Last recorded147,410 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco94,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYK 199V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 15 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2021 147,410 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Body pillar so insecure that load stability or security is likely to be seriously impaired (6.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 147,408 miles

Central Rear Outer Floor excessively deteriorated floor pan where spare wheel goes big hole (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Floor insecure seals gone (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated driver floor corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated floor pan has movement (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired under seals rotted (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected big holes in suspension turrets (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering chasiss rail has hole in it previously welded (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired seals rotted (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body pillar so insecure that load stability or security is likely to be seriously impaired pillar on window screen rotted (6.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected big holes in suspension turrets (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering chasiss rail has hole in it previously welded (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 147,114 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 147,107 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 146,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 144,954 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 144,910 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (1.4.A.2h)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 143,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 143,718 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 143,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

fuel pipes corroded

general dis repair to bodywork, dents , corrosion and damage.

major welding repairs to underside, coated in underseal.

Fail 17 Nov 2015 142,956 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower panel/ cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front inner wings (behind headlamps corroded but not within 30 cm of prescribed areas.

both front inner wings (under bonnet) repaired but body filler may have been used.

fuel tank damaged.

oil leak.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 141,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

car has had heavy welding

front cv gaiter clips loose

front inner wings rusty but not within prescribed area

o/s/f indicator lense damaged

Fail 19 Nov 2014 141,311 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

car has had heavy welding

front cv gaiter clips loose

front inner wings rusty but not within prescribed area

o/s/f indicator lense damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2013 140,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

car has had heavy welding

front inner wings rusty but no within prescribed area

o/s/f cv gaiter clip loose

o/s/f indicator lense cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2012 139,494 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

car has had heavy welding and filler may have been used

front inner wings rusty but not in prescribed area

o/s/f cv gaiter clip loose but not leaking

o/s/f indicator lense cracked

Fail 1 Oct 2012 139,404 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 137,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front floor split,not in prescribed area.

Fail 27 Sep 2011 13,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front floor split,not in prescribed area yet.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 137,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all welded repairs covered up

Fail 26 Oct 2010 137,276 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all welded repairs covered up

Fail 2 Aug 2010 136,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 133,453 miles

welded repairs covered up

Fail 22 Jul 2009 133,340 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 130,686 miles

all welded repairs covered in underseal

Fail 15 Jul 2008 130,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2007 128,781 miles

welded repairs covered in underseal

Fail 30 Jul 2007 128,696 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 126,095 miles

all welded repairs covered in underseal

Fail 20 Jul 2006 125,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DYK 199V is a 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.3%.

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 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 DYK 199V, 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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DYK 199V is a 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 14 November 1979.

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