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C129 TFL

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

161,849 mi
Last recorded161,849 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC129 TFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 161,849 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Rear tyres perished

Fail 7 Nov 2016 161,835 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rotten (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Nov 2015 160,322 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front lamp chipped

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exaust deteriated

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2015 160,310 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front lamp chipped

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exaust deteriated

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 159,976 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 158,204 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 158,202 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 156,512 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 156,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 154,408 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 152,879 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 152,879 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 150,844 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 150,844 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 148,108 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 148,108 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 145,952 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 143,397 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 143,372 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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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C129 TFL is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 C129 TFL, 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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C129 TFL is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 March 1986.

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