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GEC 230X

1981 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,624 mi
Last recorded97,624 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco97,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEC 230X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 97,624 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B Post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal is perishing

Fail 16 Mar 2022 97,624 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak bottom hose to radiator ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B Post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal is perishing

Pass 25 Mar 2019 97,407 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 96,845 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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GEC 230X is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 97,145 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 GEC 230X, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GEC 230X registered?

GEC 230X is a 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is GEC 230X safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEC 230X shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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