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C648 DYV

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

155,991 mi
Last recorded155,991 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC648 DYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 155,991 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 151,331 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 151,331 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 140,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 140,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 130,027 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 130,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 123,355 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2022 123,355 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 122,589 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 15 May 2020 122,023 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 121,378 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both outtre sillscan not be tested due to covers

Fail 10 Sep 2018 121,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

unable to test outtre sill due to plastic covers

Fail 28 Aug 2018 121,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

unable to test outtre sill due to plastic covers

Pass 17 Jul 2017 120,546 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 120,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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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C648 DYV is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 C648 DYV, 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 C648 DYV registered?

C648 DYV is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 May 1986.

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