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F164 BWO

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,394 mi
Last recorded122,394 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF164 BWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2017 122,394 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2016 102,969 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes hoses are old slight rusty req wax oil grease clean re pressure check (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play both slight lift (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored worn check pads (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point looks weak req future attention (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear inner to outer sills inner arches are dry been welted before req future attention front to rear both sides (2.4.A.3)

inside rear valance req attention

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 119,725 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 119,725 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jun 2014 118,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 118,407 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 116,625 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 105,460 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2012 105,331 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 92,904 miles

Fuel lines and brake pipes not secured properly on both front inner wings and subframe areas.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 91,283 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general underside corrosion

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 19 Nov 2009 91,282 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general underside corrosion

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Nov 2006 91,189 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 90,382 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body kit fitted

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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F164 BWO is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F164 BWO, 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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F164 BWO is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 February 1989.

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