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H589 OBE

1991 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

129,173 mi
Last recorded129,173 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco117,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH589 OBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 129,173 miles

Corrosion on both front doors

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear valance slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2012 129,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion on both doors, drivers door excessive.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear valance slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2011 127,802 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 127,199 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 127,197 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 May 2009 125,799 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2009 125,799 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 124,438 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 124,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 121,714 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 121,711 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 118,328 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 118,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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H589 OBE is a 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 117,593 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 H589 OBE, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H589 OBE is a 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 24 January 1991.

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