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F190 VDE

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

155,350 mi
Last recorded155,350 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF190 VDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 155,350 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 155,350 miles

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

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

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 153,619 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 153,619 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 151,095 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 151,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 148,343 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 148,343 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 145,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front fuel hoses slighty deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2012 145,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front fuel hoses slighty deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2011 141,871 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 141,871 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 138,781 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 138,781 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 132,868 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 132,868 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 126,874 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 123,377 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 119,702 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 119,702 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler neck starting to corrode

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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F190 VDE is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 F190 VDE, 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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F190 VDE is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 22 June 1989.

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