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LAA 998T

1978 Volkswagen Scirocco

Brown Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,483 mi
Last recorded102,483 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco78,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAA 998T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 102,483 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 101,546 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 101,479 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 100,766 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 100,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 99,497 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 98,106 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 97,707 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 97,698 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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LAA 998T is a 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco in Brown with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 78,690 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 LAA 998T, 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 48 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 LAA 998T registered?

LAA 998T is a 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 15 August 1978.

Is LAA 998T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAA 998T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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