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F196 FWW

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,882 mi
Last recorded124,882 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF196 FWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 124,882 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 124,842 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 124,816 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 124,816 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to coil overs loose (1.2.1 (g))

Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached both sides coil overs left loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 124,750 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 124,750 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 124,727 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 124,692 miles

Central exhaust rubber missing but exhaust not thought to be insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rubbers perished

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner sills corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2019 124,692 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central exhaust rubber missing but exhaust not thought to be insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rubbers perished

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner sills corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 124,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 123,297 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 123,297 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2016 122,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe to centre section join. (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 121,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 120,881 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 119,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 119,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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F196 FWW is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 F196 FWW, 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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F196 FWW is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 28 June 1989.

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