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C708 WRY

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,457 mi
Last recorded137,457 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC708 WRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 137,457 miles

front mid and rear sections of metal brake pipe showing corrosion

front suspension top mount bearings feel tight when rotated in the jacked position

signs of o/s/rear coil spring catching tyre

Pass 9 May 2011 135,557 miles

engine/gearbox oil leak

front suspension top mounts have slight play

front to rear and n/s/front metal brake pipes showing corrosion

n/s/inner sill holed and corroded

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 4 May 2011 135,557 miles

Front Ball joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine/gearbox oil leak

front suspension top mounts have slight play

front to rear and n/s/front metal brake pipes showing corrosion

n/s/inner sill holed and corroded

rear wheel bearings have slight play

vac pipes collapsed when engine on.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 133,407 miles

fuel hoses catching on steering rack boot

fuel tank filler neck loose

n/s/front lower ball joint retainer nuts only just on nylock lock device

n/s/rear flexi hose slightly insecure

rear shock absorber lock nuts only just in nyloc lock device.

Fail 19 Feb 2010 133,407 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

fuel hoses catching on steering rack boot

fuel tank filler neck loose

n/s/front lower ball joint retainer nuts only just on nylock lock device

n/s/rear flexi hose slightly insecure

rear shock absorber lock nuts only just in nyloc lock device.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 133,035 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight fuel line corrosion.

slight underbody corrosion.

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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C708 WRY is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,643 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 C708 WRY, 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 C708 WRY registered?

C708 WRY is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 July 1986.

Is C708 WRY safe to buy?

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