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C724 FVH

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

167,937 mi
Last recorded167,937 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC724 FVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 167,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 167,933 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 165,548 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 165,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 159,551 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 159,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 157,101 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 152,195 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 152,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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C724 FVH is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 C724 FVH, 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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C724 FVH is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 October 1985.

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