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C470 UWD

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,289 mi
Last recorded132,289 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC470 UWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 132,289 miles

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

both inner and outer sill corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2025 132,289 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 106,501 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 106,468 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 106,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 105,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 105,618 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 105,554 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 105,554 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2016 105,404 miles

Rear bumper missing but no sharp edges

Fail 11 Jun 2016 105,404 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear bumper missing but no sharp edges

Pass 19 Jun 2015 105,103 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2015 105,103 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 105,026 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 22 May 2014 105,026 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 May 2011 103,697 miles

bonnet safety catch siezed

rear exhaust corrosion

rear tyes low on inner edges

Pass 17 Jul 2009 102,901 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 101,529 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 101,529 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

front and rear number plates delamenated

fuel tank corroded

movement in upper steering column

offside outer cv gaiter perished

oil leak

slight play and roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

stone chip in windscreen

underside of vehicle heavily oily

Pass 6 Feb 2007 100,861 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 100,857 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

both rear flex hose ferruls rusting

Pass 18 Jan 2006 99,215 miles

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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C470 UWD is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 C470 UWD, 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 C470 UWD registered?

C470 UWD is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 5 August 1985.

Is C470 UWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C470 UWD shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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