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F257 OPL

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,936 mi
Last recorded112,936 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF257 OPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 112,936 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 112,906 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 112,892 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 112,871 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 112,819 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 112,799 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 112,699 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 112,222 miles

Oil leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 111,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2013 108,282 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 108,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2013 108,135 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Engine oil.

Pass 11 Aug 2012 106,667 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

engine noisey

small cracks offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2012 106,188 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres low

Pass 17 Aug 2011 102,029 miles

damege to o/s/f lamp

slight exhaust blow and center hanger split

Fail 5 Aug 2011 102,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

damege to o/s/f lamp

n/s/r tyre possible puncture

slight exhaust blow and center hanger split

Pass 31 Jul 2010 100,285 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 100,285 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside 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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F257 OPL is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 F257 OPL, 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 F257 OPL registered?

F257 OPL is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 17 January 1989.

Is F257 OPL safe to buy?

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