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B33 GRD

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,030 mi
Last recorded217,030 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB33 GRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 217,030 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 217,030 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 207,660 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 201,530 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 201,426 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 193,033 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

boot struts defective

fuel pipes corroded

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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B33 GRD is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B33 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 B33 GRD registered?

B33 GRD is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 8 January 1985.

Is B33 GRD safe to buy?

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