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C188 NTO

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,774 mi
Last recorded87,774 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC188 NTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 87,774 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 17 May 2011 87,752 miles

offside inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 17 May 2011 87,752 miles

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

offside inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 17 Mar 2010 87,690 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 87,428 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 86,614 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 86,604 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2007 84,769 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 84,754 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 82,751 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 82,751 miles

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

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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C188 NTO is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C188 NTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C188 NTO registered?

C188 NTO is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 11 December 1985.

Is C188 NTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C188 NTO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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