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C298 MPU

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

257,986 mi
Last recorded257,986 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC298 MPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 257,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 253,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 245,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear cracking in wall

Pass 31 Dec 2015 245,585 miles

offside rear tyre perished on side wall

Pass 1 Jul 2014 245,583 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 245,580 miles

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

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

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

nearside mirror glass missing

slight corrosion offside and nearside rear inner sills

Pass 23 Oct 2012 245,579 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 245,577 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 245,577 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 May 2009 245,220 miles

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

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

front s/absorbers soft

o/s/r tyre worn 2mm

rear footbrake readings low

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight corrosion o/s centre floor

Fail 24 Apr 2009 245,128 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front s/absorbers soft

o/s/r tyre worn 2mm

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight corrosion o/s centre floor

Pass 10 May 2008 244,932 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

alarm fault

Pass 12 May 2007 242,453 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 239,274 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 239,274 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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C298 MPU is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 C298 MPU, 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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C298 MPU is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 May 1986.

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