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C918 SRP

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

619,749 mi
Last recorded619,749 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC918 SRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 619,749 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyre outer walls cracking.

Fail 23 Jun 2008 61,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyre outer walls cracking.

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 619,749 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

bott floor rotted through in places

brake warning light on in dash

loud noises from engine

nearside front suspension bump-stop boot detatched

slight play & rumble offside rear wheel bearings

steering column swiches insecure

wipers deteriorating but clearing screen ok

Fail 22 Jun 2007 619,749 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

bott floor rotted through in places

brake warning light on in dash

loud noises from engine

nearside front suspension bump-stop boot detatched

slight play & rumble offside rear wheel bearings

steering column swiches insecure

wipers deteriorating but clearing screen ok

Pass 27 Jun 2006 619,714 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 619,714 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/f inner cv boot split

vehicle corroded at rear

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 SRP is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C918 SRP, 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 C918 SRP registered?

C918 SRP is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 June 1986.

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