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B600 SCJ

1984 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,788 mi
Last recorded87,788 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco113,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB600 SCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 87,788 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 87,128 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil minor leak and play in shaft (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play at inner joint

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 83,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front strut top mounting worn

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 83,894 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front strut top mounting worn

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 81,341 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2019 81,340 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2018 78,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside hand brake effort low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 76,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres perished and cracked

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 31 May 2017 76,449 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres perished and cracked

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 May 2016 72,210 miles

Centre exhaust mount rubber burst

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 12 May 2016 72,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust mount rubber burst

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 66,082 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2014 65,346 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 65,346 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 64,710 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 64,668 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 64,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010

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

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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B600 SCJ is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B600 SCJ, 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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B600 SCJ is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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