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C469 YHP

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,336 mi
Last recorded93,336 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC469 YHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 93,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 92,847 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 92,337 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2023 91,524 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 91,048 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 91,039 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills /wheel arch both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 90,210 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 90,203 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 88,116 miles

Nearside Rear repaired

Fail 11 Sep 2019 88,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear repaired

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 86,668 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

repair to n/s/r of sill to floor

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2017 84,830 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2017 84,821 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 83,069 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 83,067 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 80,571 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2015 80,560 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 77,573 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2014 77,519 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2013 74,973 miles

centre exhaust slight blow

Fail 25 Sep 2013 74,964 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre exhaust slight blow

Pass 25 Sep 2012 72,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 72,625 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 70,984 miles

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

n/s/f strut poor condition

o/s/f lower wishbone corroding

underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2011 70,976 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f strut poor condition

o/s/f lower wishbone corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2010 68,648 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 68,646 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 67,546 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 67,539 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 65,730 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 65,722 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 64,121 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 62,610 miles

o/s/r spring seat starting to corrode.exhaust rear silencer rusty

Fail 21 Sep 2006 62,610 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r spring seat starting to corrode.exhaust rear silencer rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2005 61,099 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 61,099 miles

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

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

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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C469 YHP is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 C469 YHP, 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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C469 YHP is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 26 March 1986.

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