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NJO 434T

1978 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

226,379 mi
Last recorded226,379 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco78,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJO 434T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 226,379 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 226,348 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 May 2007 233,046 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 223,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 218,391 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Unable to inspect fully due to large amounts of filler, fiberglass and underseal

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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NJO 434T is a 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NJO 434T, 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 NJO 434T registered?

NJO 434T is a 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is NJO 434T safe to buy?

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