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C431 BEL

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,034 mi
Last recorded55,034 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2007
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC431 BEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2007 55,034 miles

brake master cyl level slightly low

f/o/s tyre worn

front s/absorber top mounts movement

h/brake lever travel

Fail 5 Nov 2007 54,998 miles

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

brake master cyl level slightly low

f/o/s tyre worn

front s/absorber top mounts movement

h/brake lever travel

Pass 25 Sep 2006 46,204 miles

both front lower w/bones corroded †o/s rack gaitor perished †n/s c/v boot perished †f/o/s top susp mounting bearing slight play †brake master cyl level low †front n/s tyre inner edge worn †

Fail 18 Sep 2006 46,043 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

fn/s tyre worn inner edge †brake master cyl level slightly low †f/o/s top susp bearing slight play †f/n/s c/v boot slightly perished †f/o/s rack gaitor perished †front lower w/bones corroded † †

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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C431 BEL is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 C431 BEL, 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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What year was C431 BEL registered?

C431 BEL is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 14 April 1986.

Is C431 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C431 BEL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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