MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,988 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of FFJ 500V?
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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.
Does FFJ 500V have outstanding finance?
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