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C293 GNF

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,149 mi
Last recorded144,149 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC293 GNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 144,149 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 144,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 144,115 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside covered in wax oil

Pass 20 Apr 2018 143,854 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 142,968 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2017 142,952 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 142,035 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 142,035 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 141,241 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 141,241 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 140,830 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 138,036 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 138,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 135,837 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 133,249 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 133,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 131,697 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 16 Feb 2007 130,652 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 128,816 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 128,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight cracking to inner side wall of n/s/r tyre

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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C293 GNF is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C293 GNF, 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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C293 GNF is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 10 June 1986.

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