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F454 DEY

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,650 mi
Last recorded147,650 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF454 DEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 147,650 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 146,290 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 144,229 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 142,519 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 139,827 miles

Advise oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Advise slight movement/play in McPherson strut top mount but is acceptable

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 139,811 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Advise oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Advise slight movement/play in McPherson strut top mount

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 137,937 miles

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Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F brake pipes

Pass 20 Apr 2020 136,592 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 136,592 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2011 137,000 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 135,949 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 135,408 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 135,364 miles

offside rear brake pipe over fuel pump starting to corrode, both flexy at the ferral slight corrosion, offside front flexy at the ferral slight corrsion.

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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F454 DEY is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 F454 DEY, 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 F454 DEY registered?

F454 DEY is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F454 DEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F454 DEY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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