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F393 OPB

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

234,708 mi
Last recorded234,708 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF393 OPB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 234,708 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 230,258 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 225,285 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 225,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 216,400 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 216,400 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 206,317 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 197,673 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 197,673 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust front clamp insecure.

exhaust joins show extensive leaks

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

fuel tank shows staining.

near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage with uneven tread wear.

off and near side front suspension struts show play.

off and near side rear tyres are starting to perish.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear.

suspect that off and near side front position lamps show a tinge of blue light.

under vehicle oil contamination.

various exhaust rubber mountings are perished/split.

Pass 2 Sep 2006 86,499 miles

front valance under car showing damage

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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F393 OPB is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F393 OPB, 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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F393 OPB is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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