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C703 RWP

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,027 mi
Last recorded118,027 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC703 RWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 118,027 miles

Nsr tyre tread starting to perish !

Fail 30 Jan 2014 118,026 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Nsr tyre tread starting to perish !

Pass 29 Jan 2013 115,938 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all front suspension bushes cracked and slight movement

all rear suspension bushes cracked and slight movement

fuel lines and fuel pump corroded and filter corroded

full exhaust system corroded and weak

Fail 10 Jan 2013 115,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all front suspesion bushes cracked and slight play

all rear suspension bushes cracked and slight play

exhaust system corroded and weak

fuel lines and filter and pump corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2012 115,830 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

slight corrosion to front brakediscs

slight dampness n/s/r brake backplate

Fail 22 Dec 2011 115,806 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight dampness at n/s/r brake backplate

tailgate struts weak

Pass 1 Jul 2009 115,048 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 115,048 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 112,137 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 104,315 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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C703 RWP is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C703 RWP, 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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C703 RWP is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 4 January 1986.

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