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B111 RLK

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,030 mi
Last recorded100,030 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB111 RLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 100,030 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

offside front outer c.v boot slight perishing

oil filler cap damaged

play in offside front top strut mounting area

rear foot brake and hand brake low effort

rear wiper blade perished

Fail 14 Aug 2018 100,030 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced diffused with rear indicator /brake light and rear fog light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear lights slight diffused

offside front outer c.v boot slight perishing

oil filler cap damaged

play in offside front top strut mounting area

rear foot brake and hand brake low effort

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 18 Jul 2017 98,770 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded as previously marked (3.6.B.2c)

brake servo hose kinked

rear tail gate struts worn

Pass 17 May 2016 95,770 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake servo hose creased

rear tailgate struts worn

rear wiper blade perished

slight blow at front lower exhaust joint area

slight pin hole? offside outer c.v. boot

Pass 15 May 2015 89,786 miles

both front fog light units insecure

brake servo hose creased

front tyres= 185/60/14

nearside front wheel out of alignment? caster? camber? angle.

rear footbrake and handbrake low effort

rear tyres=205/40/17

rear wiper blade perished

strong advise! offside front brake pipe corroded as marked

to replace offside outer c.v boot clip

Fail 15 May 2015 89,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front fog light units insecure

brake servo hose creased

front tyres= 185/60/14

nearside front wheel out of alignment? caster? camber? angle.

rear footbrake and handbrake low effort

rear tyres=205/40/17

rear wiper blade perished

strong advise! offside front brake pipe corroded as marked

to replace offside outer c.v boot clip

Pass 4 Apr 2014 83,717 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake servo vacuum hose creased

centre exhaust system fouling body work

nearside rear tyre worn / wearing on inner edge

rear lower seats not secure

Fail 23 May 2013 83,700 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

brake servo hose weak

offside front washers partially blocked

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate (backing) loose

Pass 23 May 2012 78,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres 185/60/14 rear tyres 205/40/17

rear footbrake and handbrake low effort

rear number plate and surround loose

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 21 May 2011 70,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

bonnet safety catch sticking

front tyres are 185/60/14

rear tyres are 205/40/17

rear wiper blade perished

slight noise around lower steering column area,clonking.

slight play at both front top suspension strut areas

Pass 4 May 2010 63,328 miles

205/40/17 wheels and tyres on the rear 185/60/14 fronts . Front wheels have been changed for mot purpose original fail tyres rubbing on full locks.

Difficult gear selection.

Front and rear suspension been modyfied very hard stiff in operation.

Long handbrake travel.

Play in both suspension top mountings.

Very stiff clutch pedal.

Fail 23 Apr 2010 63,328 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Difficult gear selection.

Front and rear suspension been modyfied very hard stiff in operation.

Long handbrake travel.

Play in both suspension top mountings.

Very stiff clutch pedal.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 55,466 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 55,357 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 42,130 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 42,130 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 31,120 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 31,120 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 25,720 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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B111 RLK is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 B111 RLK, 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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B111 RLK is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 26 June 1985.

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