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B235 GRD

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

305 mi
Last recorded305 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB235 GRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 May 2022 305 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 10 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 166,032 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 157,875 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 157,526 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 155,408 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 152,840 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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B235 GRD is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B235 GRD, 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 B235 GRD registered?

B235 GRD is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B235 GRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B235 GRD shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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