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F268 SCR

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,518 mi
Last recorded141,518 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF268 SCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 141,518 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 141,508 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 141,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective By rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2013 140,297 miles

n/s front brake pipe in poor condition

n/s front tyre in very poor condition

n/s rear tyre in poor condition

o/s front flexi brake hose in poor condition

o/s front tyre in poor condition

Fail 7 Oct 2013 140,297 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

o/s front tyre in poor condition

n/s front brake pipe in poor condition

n/s front tyre in very poor condition

n/s rear tyre in poor condition

o/s front flexi brake hose in poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2006 131,322 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2006 131,322 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

cooling fan faulty

rc gasket leaking

Pass 26 Oct 2005 114,771 miles

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

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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F268 SCR is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F268 SCR, 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 F268 SCR registered?

F268 SCR is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 8 March 1989.

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