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JRN 272S

1977 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

73,751 mi
Last recorded73,751 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2006
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Scirocco52,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRN 272S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2006 73,751 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 73,742 miles

Centre Rear Upper An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Mar 2006 73,688 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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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JRN 272S is a 1977 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 52,002 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 JRN 272S, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JRN 272S registered?

JRN 272S is a 1977 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 17 November 1977.

Is JRN 272S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRN 272S shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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