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C678 FVW

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,007 mi
Last recorded123,007 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC678 FVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 123,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 122,710 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 122,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 122,330 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 122,128 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 121,146 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 119,823 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

outer sills have plastic covers

Fail 20 Jul 2020 119,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

outer sills have plastic covers

Pass 16 Jul 2019 118,248 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 118,248 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 117,426 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 117,425 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 114,475 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 114,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 110,635 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 105,816 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 79,537 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 78,545 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 78,545 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 76,689 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 76,663 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 75,665 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 75,565 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 75,525 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 75,483 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 75,446 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 75,446 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 75,266 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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C678 FVW is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C678 FVW, 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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C678 FVW is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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