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C698 PPM

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,708 mi
Last recorded96,708 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC698 PPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 96,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 96,680 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 96,663 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 96,648 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 96,632 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 96,284 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

fan belt in very poor condition

water pump in very poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2009 94,001 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 93,162 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 90,557 miles

slight corrosion in both front brake hose metal fittings

slight corrosion in front to rear fuel pipes

Fail 18 Sep 2007 90,557 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion in both front brake hose metal fittings

slight corrosion in front to rear fuel pipes

Pass 25 Oct 2006 86,667 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 85,561 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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C698 PPM is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C698 PPM, 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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C698 PPM is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 11 September 1985.

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