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C499 APX

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,686 mi
Last recorded28,686 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2006
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC499 APX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2006 28,686 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 28,686 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

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

NOISE O/S/R WHEEL BEARING SCREEN DAMAGE LONG BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL GENERAL CORROSION CORROSION ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS N/S OUTER C/V BOOT START SPLIT WEAR F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS

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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C499 APX is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 C499 APX, 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 C499 APX registered?

C499 APX is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 January 1986.

Is C499 APX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C499 APX shows 2 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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