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F338 NWV

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,589 mi
Last recorded42,589 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF338 NWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 42,589 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 42,579 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering locking device missing Rack end (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Top mount has play

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 42,045 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 42,045 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 41,109 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 41,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 39,445 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 39,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2016 36,966 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 31,162 miles

Both rear brake hoses perishing

Centre exhaust clamp adrift

Front brake discs slightly liped

Minor leak centre exhaust box

Oil leak

Slight damage to O/S/F Outer wheel

Small water leak (possible radiator switch)

Sticker on top of windscreen but not causing an obstruction

Fail 20 Jun 2014 31,154 miles

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

Both rear brake hoses perishing

Centre exhaust clamp adrift

Front brake discs slightly liped

Minor leak centre exhaust box

Oil leak

Slight damage to O/S/F Outer wheel

Small water leak (possible radiator switch)

Sticker on top of windscreen but not causing an obstruction

Pass 24 Jun 2013 22,249 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R Tyre perishing

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2013 22,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R Tyre perishing

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2012 17,452 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 17,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 9,237 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 7,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

compliance in steering mount bushes

Pass 11 Jun 2009 5,235 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyreouter sidewall damaged

nearside rear service & parking brake lower readings than offside

Pass 16 Jun 2008 2,782 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2008 2,782 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2007 134,832 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perrishing

unable to fully test outer sills due to covers

Pass 6 Jun 2006 131,360 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

un able to fully test outer sills due to covers

uneven tyre wear nearside rear

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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F338 NWV is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 F338 NWV, 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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F338 NWV is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 28 June 1989.

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