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FPH 888V

1979 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,457 mi
Last recorded50,457 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2005
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco94,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPH 888V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 29 Dec 2005 50,457 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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FPH 888V is a 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FPH 888V, 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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What year was FPH 888V registered?

FPH 888V is a 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 16 November 1979.

Is FPH 888V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPH 888V shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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