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G35 DTW

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,035 mi
Last recorded106,035 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG35 DTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 106,035 miles

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Jun 2024 106,035 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced strut top mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 106,025 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2018 106,025 miles

Emissions not tested Idle too high (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 106,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (7.1.2)

both front brakes dragging

heavy engine oil leak

rear service brake efforts poor

Fail 9 Sep 2016 106,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front brakes dragging

heavy engine oil leak

rear service brake efforts poor

Pass 15 Sep 2015 106,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside door mirror loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under side of car oily

Fail 14 Sep 2015 106,025 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside door mirror loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under side of car oily

Pass 4 Sep 2014 105,913 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 105,913 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 105,910 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 105,910 miles

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

rear valance badly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 105,451 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2011 105,212 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 104,541 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 103,772 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 102,911 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 102,208 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 102,109 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 102,103 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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G35 DTW is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 G35 DTW, 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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G35 DTW is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 27 June 1990.

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