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F385 RPV

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,714 mi
Last recorded130,714 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF385 RPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 130,714 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 130,688 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

small crack in os wing mirror

Fail 10 Aug 2016 130,688 miles

Headlamp switch faulty not switching to main beam (1.7.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

small crack in os wing mirror

Pass 4 Aug 2015 130,080 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2015 130,080 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

nearside rear brake needs attention

Pass 24 Sep 2009 130,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

off side mirror slight damage

Pass 16 Oct 2006 124,531 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 124,529 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s steering rack has play in inner socket.

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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F385 RPV is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F385 RPV, 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 F385 RPV registered?

F385 RPV is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 22 February 1989.

Is F385 RPV safe to buy?

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