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F255 YRP

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

125,432 mi
Last recorded125,432 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF255 YRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 125,432 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 125,421 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 124,125 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 124,125 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 122,932 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 122,932 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 121,845 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 121,845 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

low effort o/s/r foot and park brake

Pass 19 Jan 2010 120,808 miles

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

rust to fuel lines and general underside....

Fail 15 Jan 2010 120,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rust to fuel lines and general underside....

Pass 8 Jan 2009 118,809 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 116,434 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 116,434 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 113,358 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 113,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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F255 YRP is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 F255 YRP, 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 F255 YRP registered?

F255 YRP is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 21 February 1989.

Is F255 YRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F255 YRP shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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