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F338 PEV

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,889 mi
Last recorded189,889 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF338 PEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 189,889 miles

Fuel pipes are corroding.

Nearside front to rear brake pipe is corroding.

Nearside front tyre is worn low (3mm).

Offside rear tyre is worn low (3mm).

Oil leaks.

Fail 17 Apr 2024 189,889 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))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel pipes are corroding.

Nearside front to rear brake pipe is corroding.

Nearside front tyre is worn low (3mm).

Offside rear tyre is worn low (3mm).

Oil leaks.

Pass 7 Sep 2022 189,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside floor to sill just outside of a suspension component prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of rear inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 189,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside floor to sill just outside of a suspension component prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of rear inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 188,849 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 188,837 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ( Split. ) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Advise Both of the front jacking points corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( Front to rear. ) (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front ( Coil spring incorrectly located. )

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ( All rear seats are not fitted at the time of test. ) ()

Pass 16 Jul 2020 188,320 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Jul 2020 188,315 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jun 2019 186,422 miles

Inner sills corroded

Nearside rear anti roll bar bush bracket corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2018 185,512 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 184,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

some screen damage

Fail 1 Mar 2017 184,290 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

some screen damage

Pass 9 Mar 2016 182,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 181,589 miles

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

Slight blow from centre exhaust.

Windscreen cracked outside swept area.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 181,589 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Slight blow from centre exhaust.

Windscreen cracked outside swept area.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 181,483 miles

n/s/r foot and handbrack slightley low

Pass 7 Mar 2013 181,483 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 181,478 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 181,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 181,436 miles

o/s inner c/v boot split

Pass 16 Feb 2009 181,433 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 181,433 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 181,429 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 181,427 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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F338 PEV is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F338 PEV, 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 PEV is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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