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EPN 863V

1979 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,958 mi
Last recorded60,958 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco94,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPN 863V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 60,958 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 60,665 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 59,962 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 58,590 miles

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

weld and filler repairs evident around nsr and osr sills

Fail 31 Aug 2010 58,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

weld and filler repairs evident around nsr and osr sills

Fail 7 Sep 2009 58,568 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside 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)

1/n/s/r tyre puntured not repairable

2/engine & g/box oil leaks

3/tracking adjustment

4/battery not secure/clamp missing

5/rear no.plate poor

6/both metal fuel lines corroded

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 57,339 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 57,339 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 55,699 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 55,684 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 54,341 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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EPN 863V is a 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EPN 863V, 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 EPN 863V registered?

EPN 863V is a 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 22 October 1979.

Is EPN 863V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPN 863V shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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