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C502 VPY

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,734 mi
Last recorded122,734 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC502 VPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2022 122,734 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal traveling almost to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Offside and nearside rear mudflaps have led's fitted in (red) colour and flashing in sequence with original indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel effort only 20 (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure fuel pump insecure and pipes rubbing off rear axle (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Offside and nearside front effort low 190 - 150 (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front seat lock for for after worn and not locking without rocking seat

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside outer sill lips corroded and look to be splitting, plastic sill covers fitted and not allowing a full inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank heat shield corroded and loose, resting on exhaust and rattling

oil leak on engine

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 121,351 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration smoke emitted from exhaust slightly when revving. (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear back quarter panel underside of car starting to corrode

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened been jacked up on and also slightly damaged by grinding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside front tyre inside edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak on engine

Fail 19 Mar 2020 121,351 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration smoke emitted from exhaust slightly when revving. (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear back quarter panel underside of car starting to corrode

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened been jacked up on and also slightly damaged by grinding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside front tyre inside edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak on engine

Fail 6 Oct 2018 121,345 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive white smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2018 121,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside rear low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure middle exhaust rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside front lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing corroded and missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively partially seized (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front inner cv boot starting to split

Pass 29 Jun 2017 117,658 miles

All shocker casings slightly corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Sills not able to be fully examined due to body trims

Pass 30 Jun 2016 113,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2014 113,362 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2009 112,570 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 112,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 May 2008 112,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 109,632 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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C502 VPY is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 C502 VPY, 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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C502 VPY is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 26 November 1985.

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