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G433 WTM

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

273,000 mi
Last recorded273,000 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG433 WTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 273,000 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 272,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x 2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

most of the underside of the car covered in underseal and mud

Fail 20 Dec 2021 272,980 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

fuel pipes corroded

most of underside of car covered in underseal and mud

Fail 5 Oct 2021 272,974 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both rear. (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 272,925 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 272,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 272,755 miles

cam belt cover missing

exhaust deteriorated/blowing/noisy

n/s/f brake disc corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 272,755 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cam belt cover missing

exhaust deteriorated/blowing/noisy

n/s/f brake disc corroded

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 272,389 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 272,353 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Front floor to sill corroded n/s.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 167,258 miles

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

n/s/f fog lamp loose

o/s mirror case damaged

o/s/f indicator lens incomplete

o/s/f seat upright wobbly

Pass 17 Feb 2011 163,563 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 163,560 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 151,976 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

sill covers

Pass 7 Aug 2007 137,951 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 137,648 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 126,248 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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G433 WTM is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 G433 WTM, 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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G433 WTM is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 13 February 1990.

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