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G968 NBD

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,047 mi
Last recorded116,047 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG968 NBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 116,047 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 116,039 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 116,032 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 115,826 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 115,748 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 115,679 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 115,675 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 115,666 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 115,497 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 115,307 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 114,980 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 111,889 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 111,882 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 104,692 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 100,065 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 98,279 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 96,065 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 95,852 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 95,852 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G968 NBD is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 G968 NBD, 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 G968 NBD registered?

G968 NBD is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 17 April 1990.

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The MOT history for G968 NBD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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