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F481 MBW

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,305 mi
Last recorded90,305 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF481 MBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 90,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 86,923 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 69,791 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 69,791 miles

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

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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F481 MBW is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F481 MBW, 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 F481 MBW registered?

F481 MBW is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 5 April 1989.

Is F481 MBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F481 MBW shows 4 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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