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B111 YVW

1991 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,506 mi
Last recorded87,506 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco117,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB111 YVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 87,506 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 87,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both approx 75/80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak Radiator leaking ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body rust

Pass 11 Oct 2023 87,392 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner to outer wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Slight imbalance from rear service brake application, adjustment or repair may be required

Fail 13 Jul 2023 87,391 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside inner to outer wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Slight imbalance from rear service brake application. adjustment or repair may be required

Pass 7 May 2021 87,335 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 87,085 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

surface corrosion to suspension arms

Pass 14 Mar 2018 86,972 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 86,875 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 86,020 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 82,774 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 80,750 miles

rear flexi brake hose ferrules getting corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2013 80,742 miles

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

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

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

rear flexi brake hose ferrules getting corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 80,606 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 79,330 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 77,627 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 75,644 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 75,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 73,686 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 71,436 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 68,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 68,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

suggest replacment of front tyres and shockabsorber

Pass 16 Jun 2006 65,764 miles

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

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

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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B111 YVW is a 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 B111 YVW, 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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B111 YVW is a 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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