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C405 OPL

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,701 mi
Last recorded57,701 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC405 OPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 57,701 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 56,006 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 56,004 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 56,004 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 55,968 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 55,868 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 55,436 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 54,708 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 54,695 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake pads low

play in front strutts

rear exhaust section loose on centre

Pass 8 Aug 2016 54,382 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 54,382 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 54,382 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 54,382 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 54,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 55,380 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 54,382 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 54,368 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 54,178 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 54,178 miles

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

both front tyres starting to perish

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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C405 OPL is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 C405 OPL, 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 C405 OPL registered?

C405 OPL is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C405 OPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C405 OPL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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