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YHX 712T

1978 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,665 mi
Last recorded52,665 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco78,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHX 712T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 52,665 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 52,665 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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YHX 712T is a 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YHX 712T, 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 YHX 712T registered?

YHX 712T is a 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is YHX 712T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHX 712T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YHX 712T have outstanding finance?

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