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C702 NVL

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

147,903 mi
Last recorded147,903 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC702 NVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 147,903 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner drive shaft boot perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

fuel tank stain

Pass 28 May 2025 146,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 141,882 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive @ engine area (pully end) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 138,060 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 132,488 miles

front exhaust slightly detioriated

Pass 14 May 2021 127,453 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake effort poor

suspension lowered,running on the bump stops

Fail 14 May 2021 127,453 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake effort poor

suspension lowered,running on the bump stops

Pass 11 Oct 2019 124,319 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 120,430 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 117,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s and n/s front shock absorber top mountings have slight play

Pass 11 May 2015 113,477 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 113,421 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 May 2014 108,643 miles

slight corrosion rear section of o/s mrtal brake pipe

Fail 6 May 2014 108,643 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight corrosion rear section of o/s mrtal brake pipe

Pass 8 May 2013 104,640 miles

front disc pads low

slight blow on centre exhaust joint

Fail 8 May 2013 104,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

front disc pads low

slight blow on centre exhaust joint

Fail 2 May 2012 99,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front to rear metal fuel pipe corroded

slight blow on rear exhaust joint

Pass 2 May 2012 99,606 miles

front to rear metal fuel pipe corroded

slight blow on rear exhaust joint

Pass 26 Apr 2011 95,064 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 89,792 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 80,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust

nearside rear foot an hand brake

offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Apr 2008 75,825 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 69,100 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 62,635 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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C702 NVL is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 C702 NVL, 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 C702 NVL registered?

C702 NVL is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 May 1986.

Is C702 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C702 NVL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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