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B472 MFS

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,104 mi
Last recorded84,104 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2006
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB472 MFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2006 84,104 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 84,104 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes coated in underseal or grease (unable to fully inspect)

plastic sill trims fitted (unable to fully inspect sills)

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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B472 MFS is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B472 MFS, 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 B472 MFS registered?

B472 MFS is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 April 1985.

Is B472 MFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B472 MFS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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