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B477 AJD

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,561 mi
Last recorded100,561 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB477 AJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 100,561 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 94,296 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

signs of an oil leak

slight corrosion under vehicle

unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to side skirts fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Oct 2010 94,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight brake binding from front wheels

Pass 21 Nov 2009 91,293 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2009 91,230 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2008 87,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 81,974 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 79,821 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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B477 AJD is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B477 AJD, 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 B477 AJD registered?

B477 AJD is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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