Official DVLA Record

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.8L Petrol · C160 FOP

C160 FOP

1985 Volkswagen Scirocco (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1985. Recorded mileage 161,068 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
Year / Origin
1985 · Cardiff
MOT Status
Valid until 10/08/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
161,068 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/08/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1985
Engine
1781cc

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.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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C160 FOP Mileage History

  1. 05/08/2024300,373 mi
  2. 12/08/2024300,391 mi+18 mi
  3. 16/07/2025161,016 mi-139,375 mi
  4. 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.

C160 FOP MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 9 Sept 2026, 21:25
MOT Analysis

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 ”.

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