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G454 FLJ

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

54 mi
Last recorded54 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG454 FLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 54 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 3 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Petrol leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 172,882 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 172,809 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front jacking pints sills crushed and getting weak

Fail 9 Jun 2023

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) steering column to rack (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front jacking pints sills crushed and getting weak

Pass 15 Jul 2022 172,712 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All jacking points crushed. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Interior rear view mirror missing.

Fail 11 Jul 2022 172,712 miles

Emissions not tested Due to poor running. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All jacking points crushed. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Interior rear view mirror missing.

Pass 5 Feb 2021 172,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front slight corrosion inner to outer sill

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine oil engine not excessive

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 25 Nov 2020 172,683 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear number plates incorrect font (0.1 (d))

Lower Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings lower u-j at steering rack loose and insecure (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail bracket missing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached bush is missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front n/s/f seat is slightly loose but not insecure and functioning correctly

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes worn and perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear shock absorber top mount bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine air leak from carburetor

Pass 17 Apr 2019 172,496 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 172,486 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 171,028 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 28 Jul 2014 171,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 8 Jul 2014 171,028 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre poor condition (cracking)185/60/14 Budget

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 169,629 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust system and rear silencer generally deteriorating

steering rack noisy operation

Fail 28 May 2013 169,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust system and rear silencer generally deteriorating

steering rack noisy operation

Pass 7 Jun 2012 169,592 miles

n/s/f n/s/r and o/s/f tyre sidewalls are perished but not effecting structure of tyres

Fail 1 Jun 2012 169,592 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

n/s/f n/s/r and o/s/f tyre sidewalls are perished but not effecting structure of tyres

Pass 25 May 2011 169,438 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 169,438 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

SEATBELTS WORN. TYRES PERRISHED, SLIGHT NOISE IN REAR HUBS.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 169,036 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 169,036 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 167,931 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 167,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

clutch operation heavy,will possibly cause premature wear else where

Pass 4 Mar 2008 164,249 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 164,249 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre valve slight perishing

Pass 26 Feb 2007 160,056 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 159,949 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

interior mirror missing

o/s/f tyre almost on legal limit

Pass 2 Mar 2006 155,508 miles

Advise rear brakes are re-adjusted/checked at 1000>2000mls.

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Coolant loss from n/s of cylinder head area requires further investigation.

Interior rear view mirror missing.

Knocking from steering column/rack area requires further investigation.

Middle and rear exhaust sections corroded/pin holed

N/S main beam lamo glass damaged.

N/S/F and O/S/F top strut mounts worn.

O/S/F outer CV joint worn.

O/S/R tyre cut on tread face.

O/S/R wheel bearing worn.

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

Fail 27 Feb 2006 155,510 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Front discs and pads have an approximate wear limit of 3>4000mls.

Knocking from steering column advise further investigation.

Middle and rear exhaust sections corroded/pin holed.

N/S headlamp glass damaged.

O/S/F outer CV joint worn.

O/S/R tyre cut on tread face.

O/S/R wheel bearing worn and has free play.

Wear in both top front strut mounts.

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

idle speed fluctuating.

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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G454 FLJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 G454 FLJ, 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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G454 FLJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 12 March 1990.

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