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JGC 965T

1979 Volkswagen Scirocco

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,685 mi
Last recorded71,685 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco94,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGC 965T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 71,685 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 103,579 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

radiator insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2007 68,493 miles

front pads are very low

front section of exhaust has a slight blow

off side rear tyre has deep cuts in outter side wall

Pass 4 Dec 2006 63,730 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 65,680 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel pipes (front to rear) corroded slightly.

o/s steering rack gaiter "sweating" slightly.

Pass 14 Dec 2005 58,724 miles

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

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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JGC 965T is a 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 JGC 965T, 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 JGC 965T registered?

JGC 965T is a 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 4 April 1979.

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