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WFC 625T

1979 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,585 mi
Last recorded47,585 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco94,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFC 625T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 47,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 46,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 46,562 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 46,179 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

Fail 14 Apr 2017 46,179 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 45,360 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 45,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 45,112 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 43,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 43,458 miles

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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WFC 625T is a 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WFC 625T, 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 WFC 625T registered?

WFC 625T is a 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 16 June 1979.

Is WFC 625T safe to buy?

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