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G268 XOD

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,826 mi
Last recorded73,826 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG268 XOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 73,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened with damage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened with damage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

park brake lever has short travel

play in both front seats

sump has damage

Pass 11 Feb 2025 71,572 miles

Offside Front seat has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 71,572 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))

Offside Front seat has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 68,752 miles

Nearside Front side light and headlight slightly dim

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

Offside Front seat has slight play

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 66,591 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front seat has slight play

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jan 2023 66,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front seat has some play

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 63,999 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

drivers seat slightly worn

fuel pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2020 62,037 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced In floor near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced In floor near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2020 62,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced On top of driveshaft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced In floor near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced In floor near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2019 60,145 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses original brackets and gromets missing and brake hoses slightly chaffed

Various slight Under body damage due to vehicle being lowered

Fail 11 Oct 2019 60,129 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to rear bearing play (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front flexible brake hoses original brackets and gromets missing and brake hoses slightly chaffed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Various slight Under body damage due to vehicle being lowered

Pass 21 Sep 2018 57,406 miles

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported by driveshalft (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake hoses not adequately clipped

vehicle too low. damaged to engine sump, exhaust, chassis, etc.

Fail 14 Sep 2018 57,406 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and excessive play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing trapped/not tested (7.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported by driveshalft (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake hoses not adequately clipped

vehicle too low. damaged to engine sump, exhaust, chassis, etc.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 132,425 miles

outer sill and underside damaged due to ride height

sill covers on outer sills

underside corroding

Fail 4 Sep 2017 132,425 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

outer sill and underside damaged due to ride height

sill covers on outer sills

underside corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2016 132,425 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear fuel pipes rusty

Fail 2 Aug 2016 132,425 miles

Braking system leaking o/s/r wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres rotation is in correct (fail)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear fuel pipes rusty

water hose under bonnet burst Dangerous

Pass 27 Jan 2014 131,957 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 131,949 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 130,200 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 130,200 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 127,147 miles

Both rear tyre treads getting low

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 127,146 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyre treads getting low

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 116,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 116,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 105,183 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s rear brake backplate slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2008 101,974 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 98,673 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 93,498 miles

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

N/S & O/S outer sill protectors fitted

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 93,498 miles

N/S & O/S outer sill protectors fitted

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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G268 XOD is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 G268 XOD, 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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G268 XOD is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 June 1990.

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