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G989 OBU

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,520 mi
Last recorded182,520 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG989 OBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 182,520 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 176,045 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 176,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 168,035 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 157,517 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 157,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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G989 OBU is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 113,062 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 G989 OBU, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G989 OBU registered?

G989 OBU is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 September 1990.

Is G989 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G989 OBU shows 6 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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