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F522 LNC

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

165,782 mi
Last recorded165,782 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF522 LNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2009 165,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 165,733 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 164,395 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 126,716 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 161,862 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 161,862 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2006 161,624 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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F522 LNC is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 F522 LNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F522 LNC registered?

F522 LNC is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 14 April 1989.

Is F522 LNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F522 LNC shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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