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C118 GFC

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,697 mi
Last recorded122,697 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC118 GFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 122,697 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 122,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 117,509 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 111,971 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 111,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 107,053 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 106,943 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 102,571 miles

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

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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C118 GFC is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,643 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 C118 GFC, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C118 GFC registered?

C118 GFC is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 12 February 1986.

Is C118 GFC safe to buy?

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