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E350 JHG

1988 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

166,645 mi
Last recorded166,645 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco117,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE350 JHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 166,645 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 165,578 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 165,578 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2012 164,024 miles

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

Offside light inoperative on main beam but still 50% operational

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2012 164,024 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Offside light inoperative on main beam but still 50% operational

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2011 160,029 miles

brake pipe at o/s/r flexy hose corroded but unable to check properly with wheel on?

engine idle speed slightly high

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

o/s/r sill back started to corrode

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm + nail in tread [185/60/14h]

rear brake flexy hose ferrules corroding

unable to check condition of some brake pipes properly due to grease

Fail 24 Oct 2011 160,028 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine idle speed slightly high

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

o/s/r sill back started to corrode

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm + nail in tread [185/60/14h]

rear brake flexy hose ferrules corroding

unable to check condition of some brake pipes properly due to grease

Pass 25 Oct 2010 156,540 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 156,540 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

slight noise from o/s/r wheelbearing

Pass 27 Oct 2009 153,977 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r wheel slightly damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2009 153,976 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

o/s/r wheel slightly damaged

slight play in both front suspension top strut mounts

Pass 8 Oct 2008 148,740 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 148,740 miles

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

o/s/rear wheel slight damage on inner edge

oil leak on engine

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Oct 2007 144,140 miles

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

n/s/r fog lamp dim

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r wheel rim damaged

oil leaks?

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 5 Oct 2006 138,323 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 138,289 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

damage to o/s/r wheel rim

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit, cracking on sidewalls+nail in tread

n/s/r fog lamp dim

slight blow on front of exhaust+front to centre section been repaired

slight play in steering column

unable to check sills properly due to covers

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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E350 JHG is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 117,418 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 E350 JHG, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E350 JHG registered?

E350 JHG is a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 8 January 1988.

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