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G355 BPU

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

271,139 mi
Last recorded271,139 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG355 BPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 271,139 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 269,380 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 267,701 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 263,704 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 260,634 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 258,224 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 254,736 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 254,735 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 249,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 246,100 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 243,616 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 243,579 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 238,879 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 234,340 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 230,221 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 225,496 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 220,492 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 220,432 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 216,097 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 211,034 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 205,660 miles

Coolant leak

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2008 200,647 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 193,911 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 187,567 miles

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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G355 BPU is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 G355 BPU, 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 G355 BPU registered?

G355 BPU is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 January 1990.

Is G355 BPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G355 BPU shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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