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B149 MPK

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,462 mi
Last recorded46,462 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB149 MPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 46,462 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

rear no plate in poor condition

suface corrosion to front wish bones and rear strut legs

Fail 1 May 2008 46,461 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

rear no plate in poor condition

suface corrosion to front wish bones and rear strut legs

Pass 3 May 2007 45,800 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 4 May 2006 44,836 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2005 43,489 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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B149 MPK is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B149 MPK, 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 B149 MPK registered?

B149 MPK is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 9 April 1985.

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