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F311 KNU

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,455 mi
Last recorded71,455 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF311 KNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 71,455 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 68,658 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 66,908 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 65,180 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 63,315 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 63,315 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 60,960 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 58,855 miles

Fuel pipes corroding

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2010 58,855 miles

Fuel pipes corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2009 57,650 miles

Fuel pipes on offside rear corroding.

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2008 56,532 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 54,814 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 54,814 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 53,398 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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F311 KNU is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F311 KNU, 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 F311 KNU registered?

F311 KNU is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 8 March 1989.

Is F311 KNU safe to buy?

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