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F21 NVE

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,081 mi
Last recorded158,081 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 NVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 158,081 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 157,650 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2012 157,631 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 157,620 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 157,300 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 157,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 156,762 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 156,697 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 May 2008 156,695 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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F21 NVE is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F21 NVE, 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 F21 NVE registered?

F21 NVE is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 18 May 1989.

Is F21 NVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F21 NVE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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