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B772 TCL

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,386 mi
Last recorded145,386 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB772 TCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 145,386 miles

Coolant leak Water pump ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 145,386 miles

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

Coolant leak Water pump ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 145,281 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 145,189 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 144,977 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2.0mm

Fail 1 Dec 2020 144,977 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre 2.0mm

Pass 26 Nov 2019 144,869 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 144,689 miles

Rear brake effort low

brake pedal travel

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2017 144,516 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

tail gate does not open

Fail 16 Nov 2017 144,516 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

tail gate does not open

Pass 16 Nov 2016 144,132 miles

corrosion both sides , inner rear arches

heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Nov 2015 143,887 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 143,699 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 143,615 miles

heavily undersealed

tailgate does not unlock

Fail 8 Nov 2012 143,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

tail gate supports weak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 143,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tail gate supports weak

Pass 16 Nov 2011 142,266 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 142,266 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 141,114 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 136,734 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 133,417 miles

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

cut in near side front tyre tread

drivers seat does not tilt forward giving access to rear seats

Fail 17 Nov 2008 133,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

cut in near side front tyre tread

drivers seat does not tilt forward giving access to rear seats

Pass 20 Nov 2007 130,804 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 130,804 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 127,397 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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B772 TCL is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 B772 TCL, 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 B772 TCL registered?

B772 TCL is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 19 January 1985.

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