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C411 EGS

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

231,986 mi
Last recorded231,986 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC411 EGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2019 231,986 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated corroded around fixing (3.1 (c))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor corroded by rear suspension beam mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pump insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2018 230,866 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 229,926 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 229,196 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 228,610 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 228,557 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 226,603 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 221,265 miles

att to faul pipes etc advised

Fail 4 Sep 2012 221,265 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 215,940 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 215,931 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 212,944 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 212,922 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 206,134 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 206,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight rear interaction

Pass 25 Sep 2008 199,260 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 199,243 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 191,654 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 183,758 miles

adives as per 1/st vt32

fronthubs/tyres wet

Fail 20 Sep 2006 183,757 miles

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKES HAVE A SLIGHT BIND

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE A SLIGHT AMOUNT OF PLAY IN THEM.

RAER FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO CORRODE.

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK BRAKE PIPES DUE TO BEING COVERED IN GREASE

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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C411 EGS is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C411 EGS, 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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C411 EGS is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 23 September 1985.

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