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F521 GNX

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

132,006 mi
Last recorded132,006 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF521 GNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 132,006 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 131,534 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 131,071 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2022 130,010 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2022 130,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 129,089 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 128,876 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 128,049 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 125,610 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 119,068 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 114,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 113,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 110,064 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2013 110,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 104,550 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 97,572 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 94,061 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 94,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2009 89,681 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 86,504 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 86,443 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 84,052 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 84,048 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 May 2006 81,389 miles

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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F521 GNX is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 F521 GNX, 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 F521 GNX registered?

F521 GNX is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 6 May 1989.

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