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C966 KKW

1986 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,652 mi
Last recorded106,652 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco108,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC966 KKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 106,652 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 106,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides, greased. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill, Both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 106,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill, Both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 106,322 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner inner sill has been repaired before but may need further repair soon.

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

rear valance corroded but not structural.

Fail 4 Aug 2023 106,322 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner inner sill has been repaired before but may need further repair soon.

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

rear valance corroded but not structural.

Pass 7 Jun 2022 106,322 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 106,054 miles

Tyres cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2016 102,803 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres cracking on side walls

corrosion to both rear wheel arches/ rear valance

Fail 21 Dec 2015 102,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres cracking on side walls

corrosion to both rear wheel arches/ rear valance

Pass 20 Oct 2014 93,829 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

all 4 tyre sidewalls perished but no cords or ply visible at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2013 87,170 miles

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewall but no cords visible at time of test.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 80,462 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 74,477 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 68,643 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 68,637 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 68,196 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 67,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 67,006 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 65,974 miles

both reg plates starting to distort

Pass 22 Mar 2006 63,995 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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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C966 KKW is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C966 KKW, 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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C966 KKW is a 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 April 1986.

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