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K985 MPN

1993 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,153 mi
Last recorded164,153 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco120,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK985 MPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 164,153 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 163,758 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated c.v boot changed,however still loosing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 163,735 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2018 163,661 miles

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 159,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wiper worn

Pass 8 Feb 2012 153,276 miles

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

Front exhaust pipe corroded

N/S/F outer cv gaitor perrished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 148,961 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 144,506 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2009 144,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre side walls perished

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 143,307 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 143,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 142,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside rear inner side wall perished slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2006 140,474 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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K985 MPN is a 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 120,148 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 K985 MPN, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K985 MPN is a 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 11 February 1993.

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