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B585 XTW

1984 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,631 mi
Last recorded215,631 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco113,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB585 XTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2008 215,631 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 215,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 205,452 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 199,391 miles

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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B585 XTW is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B585 XTW, 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 B585 XTW registered?

B585 XTW is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 September 1984.

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