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G978 ALW

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

140,863 mi
Last recorded140,863 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG978 ALW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 140,863 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 140,068 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 140,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 136,767 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy off side rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all tyres cracking on side walls

fuel pipe going rusty

near side front tyre wearing on inside edge

off side front tyre worn bald on inside edge

Fail 20 Jun 2022 136,767 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side rear pipe from hose to cyilinder (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side rear hose to cyilinder (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring fractured or broken near side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front (4.2.3 (c))

Wheel bearing has excessive play near side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture near side front to rear hose (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Wheel bearing slightly noisy off side rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all tyres cracking on side walls

fuel pipe going rusty

near side door mirror slightly lose

near side front tyre wearing on inside edge

off side front tyre worn bald on inside edge

Pass 23 Jun 2021 132,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear to and from brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 132,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear to and from brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 129,333 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 129,333 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam near side and off side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working near side and off side position lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2020 129,333 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt near side inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working near side rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater not working near side front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater not working off side front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated near side rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid near side front (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 126,048 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 126,043 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 123,489 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 121,020 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 118,725 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 116,883 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 103,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 115,237 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 115,237 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 113,003 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2012 111,138 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 108,902 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 107,000 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 104,775 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 102,511 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 100,688 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 98,589 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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G978 ALW is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 G978 ALW, 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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G978 ALW is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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