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F187 SWP

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,358 mi
Last recorded100,358 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF187 SWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 100,358 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 100,354 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

play in nearside steering rack tie rod

Pass 20 Sep 2006 87,302 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 87,282 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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F187 SWP is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F187 SWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F187 SWP?

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What year was F187 SWP registered?

F187 SWP is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F187 SWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F187 SWP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F187 SWP have outstanding finance?

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