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B610 SBF

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,790 mi
Last recorded92,790 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco110,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB610 SBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 92,790 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 92,790 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 92,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 92,731 miles

Slight blow from front exhaust

Fail 3 Jul 2018 92,729 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 20 Mar 2017 92,725 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 86,698 miles

fuel lines slightly corroded

n/s and o/s rear inner sills corroded

rear brake readings slightly low

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 15 Mar 2016 86,698 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

fuel lines slightly corroded

n/s and o/s rear inner sills corroded

rear brake readings slightly low

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 11 Mar 2015 83,442 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 83,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 78,585 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 75,613 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded + n/s/r hub has slight play + rear axel bush's cracked + fuel pipes front to rear corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 73,771 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 72,828 miles

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 12 Sep 2007 72,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 69,439 miles

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

oil leak

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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B610 SBF is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B610 SBF, 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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B610 SBF is a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 14 June 1985.

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