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F469 MBH

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

165,131 mi
Last recorded165,131 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF469 MBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 165,131 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 165,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 158,189 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 157,936 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Oil leak

advise offside front brake disc inner face corroded

advise offside front seat damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2010 149,938 miles

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

advse offside front brake disc inner face slightly corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2010 149,938 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

advse offside front brake disc inner face slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2009 140,882 miles

Oil leak

advise fuel tank corroded nearside and offside . but not leaking fuel?

Fail 15 Aug 2009 140,489 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

advise fuel tank corroded nearside and offside . but not leaking fuel?

Pass 23 Aug 2008 128,949 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 128,860 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Aug 2007 116,304 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 116,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 112,187 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nsr tyre high parts intreid

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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F469 MBH 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 53.8%.

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 F469 MBH, 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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F469 MBH is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 January 1989.

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