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G266 EPE

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

140,102 mi
Last recorded140,102 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG266 EPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 140,102 miles

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Fail 3 Feb 2025 140,101 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise car floor holed rec paint up

Fail 31 Jan 2025 140,101 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise car floor holed rec paint up

Pass 8 Jan 2024 139,485 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 137,774 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 136,126 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 134,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 131,241 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 127,841 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 125,030 miles

rear petrol pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 120,768 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded nexto tank ()

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2016 118,356 miles

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

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

oil leaks

osr fuel pipes next to tank corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2015 117,020 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2014 115,769 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

break pipes covererd under seal

outer under floor underseal

Pass 4 Jan 2013 113,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

exhaust heat cover loose

Pass 9 Jan 2012 111,863 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 109,144 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 106,003 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 102,075 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 96,823 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 93,921 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 93,920 miles

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

all 4 tyres perrished

surface corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

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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G266 EPE is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 G266 EPE, 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 G266 EPE registered?

G266 EPE is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 21 February 1990.

Is G266 EPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G266 EPE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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