1981 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.6L Petrol · PPM 547X
1981 Volkswagen Scirocco (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1981. Recorded mileage 73,298 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,298 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1981
- Engine
- 1588cc
PPM 547X Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2021
- 73,298 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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PPM 547X Mileage History
- 11/11/201772,607 mi
- 16/11/201772,607 mi
- 23/02/201972,951 mi+344 mi
- 02/03/201972,959 mi+8 mi
- 21/03/202073,255 mi+296 mi
- 10/08/202173,298 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 184 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
PPM 547X MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco (PPM 547X) between November 2017 and August 2021.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affect”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)”.
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