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F218 COV

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2008
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

58,388 mi
Last recorded58,388 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF218 COV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2007 58,388 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 58,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 58,320 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both n/s and o/s/f brake flexi ferrules in stages of corrosion

both n/s and o/s/f hub components in stages of corrosion

both n/s and o/s/r brake flexi ferrules in stages of corrosion

cannot see both n/s and o/s outer sills to test due to plastic covers fitted

coolant leak around o/s/f sill to wing area

front to rear metal fuel pipes in stages of corrosion

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2007 58,178 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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F218 COV is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 F218 COV, 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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F218 COV is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 23 May 1989.

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