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EMV 615V

1979 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,835 mi
Last recorded98,835 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco94,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMV 615V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 98,835 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 98,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2011 98,775 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 98,775 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 27 May 2011 98,768 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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 17 Apr 2010 98,511 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 98,057 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 97,612 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 97,299 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 97,299 miles

Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EMV 615V is a 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EMV 615V, 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 EMV 615V registered?

EMV 615V is a 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 8 August 1979.

Is EMV 615V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMV 615V shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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