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B137 YOS

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,755 mi
Last recorded152,755 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB137 YOS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 152,755 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s and o/s outer and inner sills corroded

rear pnel corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Pass 13 Sep 2012 150,752 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 150,752 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 145,591 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 145,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2007 141,973 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 141,042 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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B137 YOS is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 B137 YOS, 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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What year was B137 YOS registered?

B137 YOS is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 14 February 1985.

Is B137 YOS safe to buy?

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