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G397 GJC

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,222 mi
Last recorded136,222 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG397 GJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 136,222 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 135,871 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded plus tank

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play plus cv boot worn (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all shocks rusty

Fail 7 Jun 2022 135,871 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded plus tank

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play plus cv boot worn (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all shocks rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2021 135,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play plus cv boot worn (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel pipes and tank rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2020 134,971 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play plus outer cv boot worn (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 133,837 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 131,773 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 130,187 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 130,187 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 128,607 miles

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

both fuel pipes corroded

emissions high.....slight misfire on tickover

Pass 17 Oct 2014 126,035 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 126,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 123,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 123,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 121,338 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres cracking on edge of tread

Fail 13 Oct 2012 121,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres cracking on edge of tread

Pass 20 Oct 2011 119,479 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 119,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 116,291 miles

front brake pads low

near side front shock-absorber leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2009 113,559 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 111,057 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 109,674 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 107,322 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 107,322 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G397 GJC is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G397 GJC, 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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G397 GJC is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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