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B309 PUE

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Brown Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,157 mi
Last recorded172,157 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB309 PUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 172,157 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 169,200 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 167,072 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 166,182 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Feb 2021 16,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 16,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 16,483 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 16,483 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

fuel tank possibly porous

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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B309 PUE is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in Brown with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B309 PUE, 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 B309 PUE registered?

B309 PUE is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 January 1985.

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