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F263 HGN

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,856 mi
Last recorded121,856 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF263 HGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 121,856 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 121,051 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

unable to see outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2012 121,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

unable to see outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2011 119,540 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

unable to check outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2011 119,540 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

unable to check outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2010 117,717 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank filler neck corroded under rear arch

Fail 4 Aug 2010 117,717 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank filler neck corroded under rear arch

Pass 20 Aug 2009 113,269 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 110,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 109,087 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 109,074 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 106,840 miles

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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F263 HGN is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F263 HGN, 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 F263 HGN registered?

F263 HGN is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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