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C359 YFK

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,936 mi
Last recorded70,936 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC359 YFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 70,936 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 69,426 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 67,927 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 66,878 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 64,618 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 62,668 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 61,493 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 60,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 60,389 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Worse when cold. Suspect manifold gasket to cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 59,832 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 59,403 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 59,403 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6% (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 58,926 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 58,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 57,386 miles

off side front bearing slighty noisy when rotated

Fail 7 Jul 2014 57,386 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

off side front bearing slighty noisy when rotated

Pass 1 Jul 2013 55,929 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 53,567 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 53,567 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 51,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,806 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 42,717 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 42,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2008 36,825 miles

fuel pipes corroded

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2007 29,470 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 23,553 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 23,553 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 23 May 2006 23,549 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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C359 YFK is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C359 YFK, 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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C359 YFK is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 14 March 1986.

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