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B53 JVA

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,555 mi
Last recorded135,555 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB53 JVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 135,555 miles

brake pipes greased

o/s/f seat wont tilt

Pass 6 Jul 2011 135,474 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 135,445 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 134,986 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Fuel pipe front to rear corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 May 2009 133,969 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 133,967 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 133,956 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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B53 JVA is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,595cc 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 B53 JVA, 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 B53 JVA registered?

B53 JVA is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 28 February 1985.

Is B53 JVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B53 JVA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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