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F157 FNW

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,262 mi
Last recorded133,262 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF157 FNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 133,262 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 131,949 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 131,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 129,544 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 129,544 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 126,574 miles

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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F157 FNW is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 113,977 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 F157 FNW, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F157 FNW registered?

F157 FNW is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 9 May 1989.

Is F157 FNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F157 FNW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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