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B213 DUX

1984 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,354 mi
Last recorded136,354 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco113,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB213 DUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 136,354 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer tyre perished

Fail 13 Sep 2017 136,354 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer tyre perished

Pass 18 Nov 2015 136,331 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 136,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r trye starting to crack but not showing cords

Fail 23 Jun 2014 136,314 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r trye starting to crack but not showing cords

Pass 23 Oct 2013 136,307 miles

fuel pipes corroded front brakes slight bind

Fail 19 Oct 2013 136,307 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

fuel pipes corroded front brakes slight bind

Pass 11 Jul 2012 136,294 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 136,294 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

battery insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2011 135,975 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2010 135,208 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rubber boot missing from u/j steering joint

Pass 3 Oct 2008 135,169 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 135,155 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front spot lights not working

fuel filler neck corroded

reversing lights not working

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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B213 DUX is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 113,013 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 B213 DUX, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B213 DUX is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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