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G727 VDV

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

140,926 mi
Last recorded140,926 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG727 VDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 May 2012 140,926 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

clutch slipping

general wear in suspension bushes front and rear of vehicle

Pass 31 May 2011 138,620 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

clutch worn

fuel tank filler tube corroded

general wear in front and rear suspension

nearside front and offside front floor pan areas corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2011 138,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

holes to both floor pans but out side of perscribed areas

Pass 29 May 2010 137,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

general wear in front and rear suspension

offside front seat mechanism worn

slight play noted in steering rack

Fail 6 Apr 2010 137,933 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

general wear in rear suspension bushes and mountings

offside front seat mechanism worn

Fail 17 Mar 2009 135,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

fuel tank and pipes rusty

rear flexi brake hose ferrules rusty

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Mar 2009 135,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

fuel tank and pipes rusty

rear flexi brake hose ferrules rusty

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2008 133,166 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r brake flexi ferrulle some rusty

some play in steering rack

Fail 26 Mar 2008 133,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

some play in steering rack

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r brake flexi ferrulle some rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2007 130,332 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 130,332 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

engine oily

n/s/r brake flexi ferrulle getting poor

Pass 11 Apr 2006 127,484 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 127,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/f steel brake pipe to flexi hose getting poor

o/s/f outer cv gaiter getting poor

o/s/r shock weaping

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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G727 VDV is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 G727 VDV, 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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G727 VDV is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 16 March 1990.

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