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B159 FTU

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

256,806 mi
Last recorded256,806 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB159 FTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 256,806 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 256,801 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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B159 FTU is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B159 FTU, 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 B159 FTU registered?

B159 FTU is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B159 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B159 FTU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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