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C232 SLM

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,635 mi
Last recorded77,635 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC232 SLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 77,635 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 77,635 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 77,633 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 77,633 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 77,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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C232 SLM is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C232 SLM, 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 C232 SLM registered?

C232 SLM is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 22 August 1985.

Is C232 SLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C232 SLM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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