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G763 UYJ

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,157 mi
Last recorded149,157 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG763 UYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 149,157 miles

underside heavily sprayed with underseal not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 May 2014 149,055 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 149,052 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2011 149,050 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 149,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 149,019 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 149,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 148,446 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 147,968 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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G763 UYJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 G763 UYJ, 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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What year was G763 UYJ registered?

G763 UYJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 June 1990.

Is G763 UYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G763 UYJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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