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F185 BAV

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,189 mi
Last recorded165,189 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF185 BAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 165,189 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 164,209 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 163,080 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 163,072 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 161,876 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 161,859 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 158,164 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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F185 BAV is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 F185 BAV, 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 F185 BAV registered?

F185 BAV is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 January 1989.

Is F185 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F185 BAV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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