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F349 PYW

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

56,165 mi
Last recorded56,165 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF349 PYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 56,165 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 56,162 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 56,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 56,147 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 56,072 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 55,905 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 55,706 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 55,523 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 55,191 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 54,635 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 54,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Pass 4 Jun 2013 54,227 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Pass 6 Jun 2012 53,900 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 53,247 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 52,354 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 52,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 51,617 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 51,617 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 50,775 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 50,775 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 May 2007 49,425 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 48,327 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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F349 PYW is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 F349 PYW, 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 F349 PYW registered?

F349 PYW is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 January 1989.

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The MOT history for F349 PYW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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