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B42 KFS

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Brown Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

211,521 mi
Last recorded211,521 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB42 KFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 211,521 miles

oil leak / o/s and n/s sills corroded / front suspension mounting area corroded/ n/s rear brake hose ferrule corroded/o/s steering rack slight play

Fail 26 Aug 2009 211,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak / o/s and n/s sills corroded / front suspension mounting area corroded/ n/s rear brake hose ferrule corroded/o/s steering rack slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2008 205,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 201,554 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 201,554 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

DRIVERS WINDOW NOT WORKING.

EXHAUST CORRODED.

GENERAL ENGINE OIL LEAKS.

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION.

BONNET CORRODED AT UNDERSIDE.

SLIGHT WEAR AT L/H/F OUTER C.V JOINT.

SLIGHT WEAR AT STEERING RACK.

SLIGHTLY LONG TRAVEL AT HANDBRAKE.

SMALL HOLE AT L/H/F PART OF FLOOR.

Pass 20 Oct 2005 194,591 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 194,591 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

bonnet badly corroded

corrosion on inner surface of right hand front brake disc

right hand front tyre pressure low

right hand front tyre worn on inner edge

right hand front wheel binding slightly

slight wear on brake pedal rubber

wear in steering rack

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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B42 KFS is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in Brown with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B42 KFS, 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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B42 KFS is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 28 February 1985.

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