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F568 RCF

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

161,994 mi
Last recorded161,994 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2006
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF568 RCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2006 161,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corosion

Fail 25 Sep 2006 161,983 miles

Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

SDVISE VEHICLE GENERALY CORRODED

Fail 22 Sep 2006 161,983 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

ADVISE VEHICLE GENERALY CORRODED

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F568 RCF is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F568 RCF, 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 F568 RCF registered?

F568 RCF is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 3 March 1989.

Is F568 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F568 RCF shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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