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TGH 499R

1976 Volkswagen Scirocco

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

58,526 mi
Last recorded58,526 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Scirocco56,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGH 499R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 58,526 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 58,521 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch , close to fuel filler neck (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 56,437 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 56,437 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 58,326 miles

Nearside Front sill section corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front sill section corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 58,323 miles

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

Nearside Front sill section corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front sill section corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 58,156 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 57,923 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 57,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 57,493 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 57,493 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 57,163 miles

spare wheel well corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2010 58,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 58,757 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 56,088 miles

fuel filler kneck very rusty

rear brake hose ferrules rusty

windscreen in poor condition

Fail 8 Dec 2009 56,088 miles

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

windscreen in poor condition

fuel filler kneck very rusty

rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2008 55,900 miles

fuel filler kneck pipes very rusty and thin

rear tyres appear old and hard

windscreen wiper a bit slow

Pass 2 Jan 2008

fuel filler kneck pipe very rusty and thin

oil leaks from engine oil area

Fail 2 Jan 2008 55,676 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

fuel filler kneck pipe very rusty and thin

oil leaks from engine oil area

Pass 8 Jan 2007 55,489 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 55,489 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

foot brake travel poor

fuel filler kneck rusty and thin

rear brake hose ferrels in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2006 55,257 miles

Slight exhaust blow from middle exhaust box †Front to rear fuel pipes in poor condition †Front & rear brake hose ferrells in poor condition

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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TGH 499R is a 1976 Volkswagen Scirocco in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 56,800 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 TGH 499R, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TGH 499R registered?

TGH 499R is a 1976 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 8 December 1976.

Is TGH 499R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGH 499R shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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