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C856 RAV

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,401 mi
Last recorded114,401 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC856 RAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 114,401 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 114,375 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 114,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering Rack bushes worn

Pass 4 May 2016 114,157 miles

Gear box oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 114,151 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 114,151 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 114,062 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 6 Jan 2012 114,061 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2009 113,569 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 113,093 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 113,085 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 111,855 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 110,340 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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C856 RAV is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C856 RAV, 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 C856 RAV registered?

C856 RAV is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 May 1986.

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