1985 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.6L Petrol · B396 DEW
1985 Volkswagen Scirocco (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Apr 1985. Recorded mileage 120,102 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B396 DEW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
- 120,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B396 DEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco (B396 DEW) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
B396 DEW Mileage History
- 17/06/2022119,301 mi
- 11/07/2025120,100 mi+799 mi
- 17/07/2025120,102 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 260 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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