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G996 KOF

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,673 mi
Last recorded126,673 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco113,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG996 KOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 126,673 miles

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 124,701 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2007 124,613 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2006 121,576 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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G996 KOF is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G996 KOF, 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 G996 KOF registered?

G996 KOF is a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 2 March 1990.

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