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F549 VFR

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,667 mi
Last recorded134,667 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF549 VFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 134,667 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 134,667 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 132,636 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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F549 VFR is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F549 VFR, 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 F549 VFR registered?

F549 VFR is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F549 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F549 VFR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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