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A23 RTN

1993 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

110,015 mi
Last recorded110,015 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco120,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 RTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 110,015 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 110,015 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear of engine (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 110,001 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 109,992 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all working when turned on (4.4.3 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 109,469 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 109,463 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 108,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 108,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

fuel pipe rusty

noise from near side rear hub cap

Fail 12 Nov 2020 108,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

fuel pipe rusty

noise from near side rear hub cap

Pass 1 Nov 2019 108,832 miles

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

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

advise brake fluid change

Pass 20 Sep 2018 108,687 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 108,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 108,363 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 108,067 miles

Centre interior mirror missing

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to weep (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front inner tracking arm joint slightly worn

minor exhaust leaks front and rear

Pass 18 Sep 2015 107,611 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 107,145 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front tyres worn more on inner edges of tread

Pass 30 Sep 2013 106,512 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust rusty and slight blow

front tyres wearing on inside edges

knock and noise in steering rack or column

offside rear wheel bearing slight play and noise

Pass 19 Sep 2012 105,504 miles

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

no interior mirror

play in steering rack

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Sep 2011 104,531 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust rusty

offside steering rack boot perished

play and knock in steering rack

Fail 13 Sep 2011 104,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust rusty

offside steering rack boot perished

play and knock in steering rack

Pass 6 Sep 2010 103,091 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

play and knock in steering rack

rear tyres very close to road springs

Pass 28 Sep 2009 100,394 miles

slight play and knock in steering rack

Fail 4 Sep 2009 100,354 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

slight play and knock in steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2007 108,335 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 108,329 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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A23 RTN is a 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 120,148 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 A23 RTN, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A23 RTN is a 1993 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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