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E89 VKF

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,186 mi
Last recorded112,186 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco110,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE89 VKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 112,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 109,060 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 106,534 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

front and rear number plates condition poor

front nearside offside suspention top mounts deteriorated

fuel tank corroded

nearside hand brake cable outer deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2009 105,003 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear number plates condition poor

front nearside offside suspention upper support mounting becoming deteriorated

front to rear metal fuel line becoming badly corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2008 102,152 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

fuel tank becoming badly corroded

offside front top suspension mount becoming perished

rear number plate condition poor

Fail 14 Jan 2008 102,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

fuel tank becoming badly corroded

offside front top suspension mount becoming perished

rear number plate condition poor

Pass 15 Jan 2007 101,673 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

fuel tank corroded and signs of leak

offside front wheel rim becoming badly corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2007 101,670 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel tank corroded and signs of leak

offside front wheel rim becoming badly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2006 101,025 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 101,020 miles

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

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

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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E89 VKF is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 110,105 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E89 VKF, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E89 VKF registered?

E89 VKF is a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 11 December 1987.

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