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C94 GUK

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,786 mi
Last recorded36,786 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC94 GUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 36,786 miles

General age related corrosion to vehicle

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 36,786 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan leaky (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general age related corrosion to vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2024 36,753 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hanger severely perished/weakened (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust backbox corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General age related corrosion to vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan leaky (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 36,646 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion to outer panels of vehicle

Fail 6 Sep 2022 36,642 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

battery slightly insecure

corrosion nearside rear outer sill

Pass 5 Aug 2021 36,518 miles

Near side sill damaged

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 36,518 miles

Near side sill damaged

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 36,273 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 36,172 miles

Both front outer CV gators deteriorated

Fail 19 Dec 2013 36,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

engine sump is damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2011 34,182 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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C94 GUK is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C94 GUK, 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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What year was C94 GUK registered?

C94 GUK is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 7 August 1985.

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