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F685 GKM

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,009 mi
Last recorded163,009 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF685 GKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 163,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 162,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 162,069 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2021 161,493 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 161,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2018 160,561 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 159,248 miles

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 158,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

fuel lines slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 156,754 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres perished

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded both metal fuel pipes (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leek

rot behind both rear wheels

Fail 7 Jul 2009 156,708 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 154,510 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 154,478 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 152,052 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 151,998 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 148,748 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 144,593 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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F685 GKM is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 F685 GKM, 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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F685 GKM is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 20 February 1989.

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