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B924 SRJ

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,570 mi
Last recorded37,570 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB924 SRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 37,570 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 37,425 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2022 37,425 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 37,416 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 37,415 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front drive shaft has slight damage sings of fouling vehicle body

Pass 15 Aug 2015 37,415 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 37,387 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 37,161 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 37,161 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2012 36,245 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 35,926 miles

nsf door mirror slightly insecure

Pass 13 May 2010 35,870 miles

slight oil leaks and slight exhaust blow

Pass 14 May 2009 35,709 miles

Oil leak

alot of underseal on underside of vehicle restricting view of floor chassis ect

n/s/f mirror slightly insecure

not able to carry out thorough check of brake pipes due to exesive amount of grease covering them

Pass 26 Apr 2008 35,367 miles

n/s/f tyre low and cracking,n/s/r tyre cracking and both front brake flexi hose ferruls corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2008 35,367 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre low and cracking,n/s/r tyre cracking and both front brake flexi hose ferruls corroded

Pass 18 May 2007 34,278 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 31,646 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 31,188 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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B924 SRJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B924 SRJ, 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 B924 SRJ registered?

B924 SRJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 26 April 1985.

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