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G388 MPW

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,874 mi
Last recorded185,874 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG388 MPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 185,874 miles

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

fuel filter secured by cable ties

spare wheel well corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2026 185,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

fuel filter secured by cable ties

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 179,519 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general corrsion

Fail 17 Jan 2025 179,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

general corrsion

Pass 25 Jan 2024 171,894 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

exhaust rubbers deterioated

general corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2024 171,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

exhaust rubbers deterioated

general corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2023 162,792 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 162,789 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 156,046 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2022 156,043 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2021 149,282 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 149,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 139,591 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018
Fail 18 Jun 2018

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner link (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 128,235 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Jun 2017 128,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Jun 2016 123,286 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 123,209 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 118,588 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 114,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2014 114,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2013 111,236 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 108,495 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 104,837 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

outer edges of inner faces of both front discs corroded

some corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 21 Jun 2011 104,836 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

outer edges of inner faces of both front discs corroded

some corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 21 Jun 2010 101,632 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 97,249 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 97,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 94,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 91,032 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2006 88,244 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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G388 MPW is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G388 MPW, 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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G388 MPW is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 May 1990.

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