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F174 MTY

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,264 mi
Last recorded111,264 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF174 MTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 111,264 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 111,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 111,224 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 110,359 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 109,399 miles

all seats a little loose when in upright position

oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2015 109,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all seats a little loose when in upright position

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 108,518 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front crossmember corroded

fuel pipes ar rear corroded

o/s+n/s outer sills not checked-body kit fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2013 108,518 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake discs rusty

front crossmember corroded

fuel pipes ar rear corroded

o/s+n/s outer sills not checked-body kit fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2011 106,892 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 106,139 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 106,139 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 105,407 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 105,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 102,070 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 102,070 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 100,938 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 100,893 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 100,893 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F174 MTY is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F174 MTY, 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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F174 MTY is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 6 April 1989.

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