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B480 EBD

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,077 mi
Last recorded115,077 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB480 EBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 115,077 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear slight corrision to wheel arch

Fail 24 Nov 2016 115,075 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel arch

Pass 16 Dec 2013 115,067 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front body panels have corrosion to lower sections

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2011 114,927 miles

both sills starting to corroad

coolant tank cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2009 114,161 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 12 Sep 2008 112,542 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2008 112,542 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2007 110,258 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 110,213 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 107,298 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 104,029 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 104,005 miles

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

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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B480 EBD is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 B480 EBD, 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 B480 EBD registered?

B480 EBD is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 January 1985.

Is B480 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B480 EBD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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