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PBV 538T

1979 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,291 mi
Last recorded54,291 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco94,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBV 538T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 54,291 miles

Offside crossosion evident in front crossmember

Fail 15 Jun 2018 54,280 miles

Offside Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside crossosion evident in front crossmember

Pass 14 Jun 2017 53,788 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion to front crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 52,484 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 28 Jun 2016 52,474 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded within 30 cms of seat mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear of n/s front chassis coming away from floor

Pass 23 Jun 2015 51,007 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight bind on n/s front brake

Pass 10 Jun 2014 49,860 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 49,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 49,007 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 47,990 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2011 45,922 miles

back panel corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2011 45,922 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

back panel corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,497 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 42,447 miles

Adjustable shockers fitted and suspension hight very low when presented for test.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

extensive welding repairs previously carried out. †all repairs apear to be satisfactory at time of test.

front spring missplaced at time of test but located and retensioned.

Pass 7 Dec 2005 40,013 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 40,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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PBV 538T is a 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PBV 538T, 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 PBV 538T registered?

PBV 538T is a 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 10 April 1979.

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