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B766 OLO

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,689 mi
Last recorded128,689 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB766 OLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 128,689 miles

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o\s n\s top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer 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 Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 128,689 miles

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o\s n\s top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer 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 Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 128,327 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 127,269 miles

Offside Front Upper top mounting has a small amount of movement

Pass 27 Mar 2023 126,430 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 126,428 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 125,052 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Nsf and all rear ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nsf and Osf ()

slight play in osf McPherson strut top mount.

Fail 10 Jan 2022 125,052 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Nsf and all rear ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nsf and Osf ()

slight play in osf McPherson strut top mount.

Pass 20 Jan 2021 122,889 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion hole nearside rear boot floor

slight play in front macpherson strut top mounts offside & nearside

slight vibration through offside front headlamp

Fail 14 Jan 2021 122,889 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively damaged offside (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Fuel hose damaged chaffed to ply (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion hole nearside rear boot floor

nearside front wheel tight to turn by hand

slight play in front macpherson strut top mounts offside & nearside

slight vibration through offside front headlamp

Pass 6 Sep 2019 120,638 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 119,744 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 117,921 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 117,189 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 115,667 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 113,279 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 108,970 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 105,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 103,794 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 100,595 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 98,423 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 96,321 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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B766 OLO is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B766 OLO, 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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What year was B766 OLO registered?

B766 OLO is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 26 April 1985.

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