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F420 EEY

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,390 mi
Last recorded169,390 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF420 EEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2011 169,390 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 168,336 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 165,688 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 165,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 164,592 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 164,524 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 158,480 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 149,318 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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F420 EEY is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F420 EEY, 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 F420 EEY registered?

F420 EEY is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 12 May 1989.

Is F420 EEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F420 EEY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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