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B905 PRE

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

213,463 mi
Last recorded213,463 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB905 PRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 213,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside outer corrosion noted

offside outer sill corrosion noted

Pass 9 Jun 2012 207,759 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 207,591 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 201,994 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 201,667 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 197,711 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 197,711 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 May 2009 194,008 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 190,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 29 May 2008 190,091 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 185,605 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 179,182 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 179,178 miles

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

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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B905 PRE is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 B905 PRE, 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 B905 PRE registered?

B905 PRE is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 8 March 1985.

Is B905 PRE safe to buy?

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