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B485 FRX

1984 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,596 mi
Last recorded61,596 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2006
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco113,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB485 FRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2006 61,596 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 61,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B485 FRX is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B485 FRX, 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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What year was B485 FRX registered?

B485 FRX is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 17 October 1984.

Is B485 FRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B485 FRX 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.

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