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C130 ADB

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

175,424 mi
Last recorded175,424 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC130 ADB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 175,424 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 175,424 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 174,918 miles

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

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)

battery insecure

discs worn

fuel pipes slight corrosion

gear box oil leaking

off side main beam full of water

off side mirror held on with tape

plastic sills

rear springs rusty

rear view mirror missing

slight play near side suspension

Fail 31 Aug 2010 174,918 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

battery insecure

discs worn

fuel pipes slight corrosion

gear box oil leaking

off side main beam full of water

off side mirror held on with tape

plastic sills

rear springs rusty

rear view mirror missing

slight play near side suspension

Pass 7 Sep 2009 173,786 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 173,770 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2008 171,868 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

master cylinder damp

n/s/f back plate loose

o/s inner full beam not working

oil leaks

Fail 26 Aug 2008 171,868 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

master cylinder damp

n/s/f back plate loose

o/s inner full beam not working

oil leaks

Pass 31 Aug 2007 167,588 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

battery loose

chips in screen

major oil leak

nearside & offside steering gaiters damp but not leaking

offside inner main beam not working †(water in lens)

play in rack

rusty brake pipes & components †(front-to-rear/rear ferrules)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 162,871 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 162,871 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 155,327 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 155,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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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C130 ADB is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 C130 ADB, 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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C130 ADB is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 13 May 1986.

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