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B826 YFJ

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,368 mi
Last recorded81,368 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB826 YFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 81,368 miles

Plastic sill panels fitted not allowing full inspection of both N/S & O/S outer sills

Fail 2 Feb 2018 81,366 miles

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

Plastic sill panels fitted not allowing full inspection of both N/S & O/S outer sills

Pass 8 Nov 2016 80,958 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Nov 2016 80,958 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2015 80,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust has slight leak of gases

nearside steering arm has play

Fail 23 Oct 2015 80,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust has slight leak of gases

nearside steering arm has play

Pass 24 Oct 2014 79,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside Steering arm has play

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 19 Sep 2014 79,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 20 Sep 2013 77,900 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 77,897 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 75,319 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 72,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 20 Sep 2010 69,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Plastic covers on both outer sills.

Service brake Your vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.(3.7.A.9)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 69,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Plastic covers on both outer sills.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 67,399 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 67,393 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 64,074 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 60,341 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 56,264 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 50,924 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 50,924 miles

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

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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B826 YFJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B826 YFJ, 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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B826 YFJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 May 1985.

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