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THY 584T

1978 Volkswagen Scirocco

Brown Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

57,522 mi
Last recorded57,522 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco78,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHY 584T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 May 2014 57,522 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all tyres cracking

rear seats and belts not fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Feb 2011 57,489 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

front spoiler loose

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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THY 584T is a 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco in Brown with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 THY 584T, 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.

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What year was THY 584T registered?

THY 584T is a 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 22 August 1978.

Is THY 584T safe to buy?

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