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JGO 163T

1979 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

47,069 mi
Last recorded47,069 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco94,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGO 163T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 47,069 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 46,990 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 46,390 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 46,097 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 45,848 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 45,766 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 45,473 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 45,241 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 44,916 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 44,707 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 44,462 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 44,200 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,988 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 43,988 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 43,678 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 43,131 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 42,751 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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JGO 163T is a 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 JGO 163T, 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 JGO 163T registered?

JGO 163T is a 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 4 July 1979.

Is JGO 163T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGO 163T shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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