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G959 PTV

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

222,088 mi
Last recorded222,088 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG959 PTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 222,088 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 219,420 miles

fuel tank and rear fuel pipes corroded

rear brake operation slightly uneven

rear flexible brake hoses just servicable

Pass 28 Aug 2014 216,644 miles

corrosion around bonnet safety catch

exhaust tailpipe smoke just servicable

fuel tank corroding

nearside door skin corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 213,512 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe smoke just servicable.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 210,012 miles

ehaust tail pipe blue smoke just servicable.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 205,307 miles

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

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

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

both front door skins corroded.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 200,861 miles

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

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 23 Oct 2008 196,404 miles

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

slight noise to o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 9 Oct 2008 196,244 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

slight noise to o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 26 Sep 2007 190,694 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 190,568 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded.

front to rear fuel pipes corroded.

off-side front lower ball joint just servicable.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 183,273 miles

Oil leak

exhaust tailpipe smoke just servicable

nearside front inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 7 Sep 2006 183,126 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust tailpipe smoke just servicable

Pass 31 Aug 2005 177,345 miles

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

oil leak

rear silencer corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2005 177,137 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

rear silencer corroded

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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G959 PTV is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 G959 PTV, 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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G959 PTV is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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