1985 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.8L Petrol · C160 FOP
1985 Volkswagen Scirocco (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 161,068 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,068 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C160 FOP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 161,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C160 FOP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco (C160 FOP) between August 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
C160 FOP Mileage History
- 05/08/2024300,373 mi
- 12/08/2024300,391 mi+18 mi
- 16/07/2025161,016 mi-139,375 mi
- 23/07/2025161,068 mi+52 mi
Average of roughly -144,569 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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