MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
475,678 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)
fuel pipes corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
corrosion to both front inner sills
corrosion to nearside rear forward most subframe mount
crankshaft pulley apears buckled
sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
corrosion to both inner sills
fuel filler neck corroding
plastic sill covers fitted
rear anti roll bar corroding
rear seats removed at time of test
slight play both rear wheel bearings
temporary repair to front section of exhaust
front exhaust rubber split
fuel pipes corroded
minor exhaust leaks
modified front springs fitted
oil leak
os wiper split
osf disc cover missing & nsf corroded
osf tyre worn low on outer edge
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion to both inner sills
offside front tyre wearing on outside edge
plastic sill covers fitted
slight damage to both front chassis
Oil leak
corrosion to nearside front metal brake pipe
corrosion to underside of vehicle
temporary repair to front section of exhaust system
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
corrosion to both inner sills
corrosion to nearside rear chassis rails
damage to front chassis rails
main beam lights slightly loose
major oil leak
nearside front tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT
offside rear brakes slightly binding
plastic sill covers fitted
plastic wheel arch covers fitted front and rear
rear axle mount bushes perished
rear seats not fitted at time of test and rear seat belts not fitted at time of test
slight play in both front top suspension mounts
slight play in steering
slight play nearside front hub area
smell of fuel underneath vehicle no leaks found
tempary repair front section of exhaust
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
corrosion to front to rear brake pipes † †chip in windscreen † †both front tyres wearing low † †slight play in steering † †slight play in offside track rod end
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both top suspension mounts slight play
fuel lines corroded
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F277 PJN is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 F277 PJN, 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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F277 PJN is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 13 March 1989.
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