MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,305 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear chassis becoming corroded
both sills and floors becoming corroded
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
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Based on 742,525 MOT tests across 61,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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