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C381 NDP

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2011
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

180,058 mi
Last recorded180,058 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC381 NDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 180,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

handbrake lever mechanism slightly worn

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low on outer edges

rear fog tell tale slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2010 180,058 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake lever mechanism slightly worn

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low on outer edges

rear fog tell tale slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2009 173,328 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 173,328 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 165,094 miles

fuel tank and pipes corroded

handbrake lever pivots worn

some wear in steering rack

Fail 21 Aug 2008 165,094 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

fuel tank and pipes corroded

handbrake lever pivots worn

some wear in steering rack

Fail 15 Aug 2008 165,088 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

inner rack movment starting to show

movment starting at hand brake pivot to floor

Pass 2 Aug 2007 154,139 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 154,139 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

inner rack movment starting

Pass 30 Aug 2006 149,666 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 149,666 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

n/s inner c/v gaiter split

oil leak engine

Pass 27 Aug 2005 149,550 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 149,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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C381 NDP is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 C381 NDP, 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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C381 NDP is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 6 September 1985.

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