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B863 OPG

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,218 mi
Last recorded91,218 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB863 OPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 91,218 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 91,202 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 91,187 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 91,179 miles

no nearside seat fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Apr 2017 91,124 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 90,516 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 90,479 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 88,098 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 87,779 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2009 86,807 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 86,805 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 86,805 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 88,179 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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B863 OPG is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B863 OPG, 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 B863 OPG registered?

B863 OPG is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B863 OPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B863 OPG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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