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F520 KNC

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

244,347 mi
Last recorded244,347 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF520 KNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2025 244,347 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor at lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 244,333 miles

rear exhaust box has slight blow

slight noise from steering rack

Fail 7 May 2024 244,323 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear exhaust box has slight blow

slight noise from steering rack

water in n/s rear light

Pass 9 May 2022 233,757 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 233,747 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working parking (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 226,877 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 226,860 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe track rod end lock nut missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

tracking is out

Pass 23 Mar 2012 222,944 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 222,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 216,050 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 212,790 miles

sill covers fited

Pass 23 Jan 2009 203,296 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 203,296 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 194,913 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2008 194,913 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 182,861 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 182,861 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 169,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f bump stop corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2006 169,065 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f bump stop corroded

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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F520 KNC is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 F520 KNC, 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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F520 KNC is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 3 March 1989.

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