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FFJ 500V

1979 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,988 mi
Last recorded46,988 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco94,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFJ 500V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 46,988 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 46,967 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 46,967 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 46,930 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 46,929 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 46,928 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 46,870 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 46,870 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 46,805 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 46,766 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 46,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 46,593 miles

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

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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FFJ 500V is a 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FFJ 500V, 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 FFJ 500V registered?

FFJ 500V is a 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is FFJ 500V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFJ 500V shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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