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G976 AAR

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

41,878 mi
Last recorded41,878 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG976 AAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 41,878 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 41,855 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 41,837 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mountings perishing / split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 41,535 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 41,270 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 40,955 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 40,207 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 40,125 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 40,067 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 40,038 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 39,871 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 39,856 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 39,856 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 398,444 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 39,844 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 39,827 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 39,827 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 39,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,705 miles

all coil springs are corroded

crankshaft pulley wharped

low effort to rear brakes

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2007 39,690 miles

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

as per previous vt32

n/s/r service low

noise from o/s/r drum when brake applied

Fail 23 Feb 2007 39,690 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bind o/s/r

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2006 39,298 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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G976 AAR is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G976 AAR, 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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G976 AAR is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 15 January 1990.

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