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RTO 985R

1977 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,305 mi
Last recorded59,305 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Scirocco52,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTO 985R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2009 59,305 miles

both rear chassis becoming corroded

both sills and floors becoming corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2009 59,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

both rear chassis becoming corroded

both sills and floors becoming corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2008 58,144 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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RTO 985R is a 1977 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 52,002 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 RTO 985R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RTO 985R registered?

RTO 985R is a 1977 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 18 January 1977.

Is RTO 985R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTO 985R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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