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F601 PTW

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,644 mi
Last recorded139,644 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF601 PTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 139,644 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip on windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2018 137,634 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 137,634 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 127,989 miles

Plastic sills fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jun 2015 127,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 127,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 126,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 122,748 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 120,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 118,121 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 118,112 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyres starting to crack up

outer sills covered by body kit

Pass 10 Nov 2007 116,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 114,149 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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F601 PTW is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 F601 PTW, 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 F601 PTW registered?

F601 PTW is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 January 1989.

Is F601 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F601 PTW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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