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C340 EJX

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,584 mi
Last recorded96,584 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC340 EJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 96,584 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 96,155 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 96,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 95,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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C340 EJX is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C340 EJX, 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 C340 EJX registered?

C340 EJX is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C340 EJX safe to buy?

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