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F391 JGJ

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,377 mi
Last recorded145,377 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF391 JGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 145,377 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

brake warning light on

front exhaust bracket rusted off but system secure

ignition light on at all engine speeds

Fail 25 Feb 2013 145,377 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

brake warning light on

front exhaust bracket rusted off but system secure

ignition light on at all engine speeds

Pass 13 May 2011 145,367 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 May 2011

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 145,358 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside mirror damaged

offside and nearside front inner sills to floor going rusty

offside rear lamp lens damaged (OK at time of test)

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 21 Apr 2009 145,358 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel lines going rusty

offside front brake ferrules going rusty

only one bonnet lock working (ok mat time of test)

passengers door mirror damaged

rear axle and rear anti roll bar going rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2007 145,339 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s bonnet catch not secure

n/s door mirror glass is cracked

o/s brake light lens partially obscure

o/s/r tyre slighty perished

Fail 10 Sep 2007 145,339 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s bonnet catch not secure

n/s door mirror glass is cracked

o/s brake light lens partially obscured

o/s/r tyre slighty perished

Fail 3 Apr 2006 144,152 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

low park brake reading on offside rear

nearside door mirror glass cracked

rear exhaust box ging rusty

rear wiper rubber deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2006 144,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

low park brake reading on offside rear

nearside door mirror glass cracked

rear exhaust box ging rusty

rear wiper rubber deteriorated

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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F391 JGJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F391 JGJ, 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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F391 JGJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 23 May 1989.

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