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JLM 215V

1979 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,883 mi
Last recorded91,883 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco94,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLM 215V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 91,883 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 91,870 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 91,673 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom of wheel arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer bottom of sill to floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 90,075 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 89,298 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhast pipe heat shield loose

Pass 25 Mar 2015 89,298 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhast pipe heat shield loose

Fail 19 Apr 2013 87,994 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 87,994 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 82,760 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 82,714 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.3.A.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 82,473 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 82,335 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 82,334 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2009 82,099 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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JLM 215V is a 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JLM 215V, 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 JLM 215V registered?

JLM 215V is a 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is JLM 215V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLM 215V shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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