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C918 JTL

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

208,338 mi
Last recorded208,338 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC918 JTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 208,338 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Smell of fuel around the fuel tank but unable to see any leaks

Pass 28 Aug 2024 206,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 204,867 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 204,843 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 202,624 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 199,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 198,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer plastic cover splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 198,412 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure securing bolt is loose (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure securing bolt is loose (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer plastic cover splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front outer CV boot is perished

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 195,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer skin cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer CV BOOT IS LEAKING GREASE.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 195,300 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer skin cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer CV BOOT IS LEAKING GREASE.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 189,300 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 189,281 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 183,677 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 179,723 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 177,520 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 168,658 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 157,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 157,683 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 151,770 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 151,764 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2011 151,664 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 143,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 135,501 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 135,148 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 125,058 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 115,995 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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C918 JTL is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 C918 JTL, 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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C918 JTL is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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