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B214 WFB

1984 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,891 mi
Last recorded84,891 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco113,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB214 WFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 84,891 miles

front tyre wearing on edges

slight play n/s/f track rod end

Pass 22 Dec 2016 84,711 miles

slight play n/s/f balljoint

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 9 Oct 2015 84,337 miles

Drivers seat back worn

Rear silencer in poor condition

Slight play in the NS rack end

Pass 14 Oct 2014 83,708 miles

Rear silencer corroded.

Slight play in the NS rack-end.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 83,705 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear silencer corroded.

Slight play in the NS rack-end.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 82,719 miles

NSR tyre sidewall and tread pattern perished.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OS outer sill damaged.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Some free play in the NS rack-end.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 80,195 miles

NSR tyre perished in tread pattern.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Some free play in the NS rack-end.

Fail 15 Oct 2012 80,193 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

NSR tyre perished in tread pattern.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Some free play in the NS rack-end.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 76,927 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 76,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 76,266 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 76,264 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 73,867 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 70,962 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 70,768 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 61,949 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2006 61,369 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 61,369 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 59,844 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 59,844 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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B214 WFB is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 B214 WFB, 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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B214 WFB is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 9 November 1984.

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