MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,863 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
rear exhaust deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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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