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G297 GUY

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,907 mi
Last recorded99,907 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG297 GUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 99,907 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 99,898 miles

Cover sills fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 99,898 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Cover sills fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 99,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre scored

Nearside Rear Tyre scored

Offside Front Tyre scored

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

Offside Rear Tyre scored

Fail 5 Jan 2018 99,833 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre scored

Nearside Rear Tyre scored

Offside Front Tyre scored

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

Offside Rear Tyre scored

Pass 1 Feb 2017 99,709 miles

Both front wheels have slight noise on rotation

Cover sills fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 99,708 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front wheels have slight noise on rotation

Cover sills fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 99,261 miles

Offside front tyre has damage to out edge indicating it has been fouling on vehicle at some point

Offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Side skirts fitted at time of test obscuring some prescribed areas

oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2015 99,260 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch/sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch/sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre has damage to out edge indicating it has been fouling on vehicle at some point

Offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Side skirts fitted at time of test obscuring some prescribed areas

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 98,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Interior wiring not fully supported

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Noise when both front wheels rotated appears to be from transmission

Side skirts fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Jun 2013 98,594 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Interior wiring not fully supported

Noise when both front wheels rotated appears to be from transmission

Side skirts fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2008 129,135 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 129,131 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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G297 GUY is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G297 GUY, 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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G297 GUY is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 27 January 1990.

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