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F699 BWX

1989 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,573 mi
Last recorded144,573 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco113,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF699 BWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 144,573 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 141,372 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 137,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 137,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 134,385 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear and centre mounts in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 6 Sep 2021 126,326 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 117,084 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2016 93,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wishbone balljoint mountings modified

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2016 93,463 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wishbone balljoint mountings modified

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

tailgate not latching

wheel trims fitted

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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F699 BWX is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F699 BWX, 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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F699 BWX is a 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 14 February 1989.

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