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B185 EGF

1984 Volkswagen Scirocco

Brown Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

245,598 mi
Last recorded245,598 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2006
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco113,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB185 EGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2006 245,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

fuel pump mounts perished. †drivers seat worn. †sill covers fitted. †unable to measure brake pads. †surface corrosion to metal brake pipes. †surface corrosion to fuel tank. †steering rack worn.

Fail 2 Oct 2006 245,543 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers seat worn. †fuel pump mounts perished.

sill covers fitted. †unable to measure brake pads. †surface corrosion to metal brake pipes. †surface corrosion to fuel tank. †steering rack worn. †offside and nearside front outer anti roll bar links worn. †both front shock absorbers worn.

Pass 23 Aug 2005 244,811 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 244,811 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B185 EGF is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco in Brown with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 113,013 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 B185 EGF, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B185 EGF registered?

B185 EGF is a 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 September 1984.

Is B185 EGF safe to buy?

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