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G833 MBV

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,626 mi
Last recorded197,626 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG833 MBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 197,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front outer sill lip where it meets the floor slightly corroded but still solid

offside front outer sill lip slightly corroded where it meets the floor but still solid

Fail 9 Nov 2020 197,617 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front outer sill lip where it meets the floor slightly corroded but still solid

offside front outer sill lip slightly corroded where it meets the floor but still solid

Pass 25 Nov 2019 197,041 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 193,569 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 193,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 191,469 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 191,464 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 187,433 miles

front brake discs corroding on inside

offside rear handbrake cable outer slightly cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2016 187,433 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroding on inside

offside rear handbrake cable outer slightly cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2015 183,015 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 178,550 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 173,965 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 170,355 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 167,502 miles

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

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

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

offside rear cable outer cracked but ok at the moment

Fail 14 Feb 2011 167,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear cable outer cracked but ok at the moment

Pass 7 Oct 2009 161,629 miles

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

rear offside brake cable chafed on outer

Fail 7 Oct 2009 161,629 miles

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

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

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

rear offside brake cable chafed on outer

Pass 23 Sep 2008 154,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 144,266 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 144,266 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 127,019 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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G833 MBV is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 G833 MBV, 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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G833 MBV is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 22 January 1990.

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