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B738 NLH

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,668 mi
Last recorded145,668 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB738 NLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 145,668 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 145,661 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 145,429 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 145,414 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front to rear sections joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Main beam tell-tale is not working.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Had come off of steering rack. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 144,951 miles

Both front wishbones corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion all over under vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 144,950 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front wishbones corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion all over under vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 144,678 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp will need attention (4.4.3 (b))

play in rear wheel bearings

service brake 50% ,, park brake 16% ,,, rear perfromance low ,, will need attention

signs of fuel leak around pump area ,, will need checking

Pass 25 Jun 2018 144,288 miles

coolant leak

rear lights inter action

service brake 50% rears low

Fail 11 Jun 2018 144,286 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

coolant leak

rear lights inter action

service brake 50% rears low

Pass 16 Jun 2017 143,349 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 143,349 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 142,611 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 142,304 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 142,303 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 142,199 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 142,199 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 141,788 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 140,831 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 138,078 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 134,503 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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B738 NLH is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 110,701 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 B738 NLH, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B738 NLH is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 9 January 1985.

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